Direct Support Substitute (East County)

The Arc of San Diego; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of San Diego seeks Direct Support Professionals to assist adults with disabilities in a day center setting in Chula Vista, California. You will help clients build independence, engage in activities, and develop essential life skills in a supportive environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of experience with individuals with disabilities; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting clients in learning life, social, and personal care skills.
• Assisting with daily needs, including feeding, toileting, and mobility.
• Leading engaging group and individual activities.
• Documenting progress and ensuring accurate case records.

Skills

Compassionate

Strong communicator

Team player

Organized

Patient

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Arc of San Diego - Sol & Ruth Gerber Family Center, 1280 Nolan Ave, Chula Vista, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Join Our Passionate Team at The Arc of San Diego!

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities? At The Arc of San Diego, we are the largest and most comprehensive provider of services in San Diego County, and we’re looking for dedicated individuals like you to join our diverse and dynamic team.

We believe in putting people first and creating meaningful days for our clients and each other. If you’re passionate about empowering others to live their most fulfilling and independent lives, and you’re excited about professional growth and continuous learning, we want you on our team!

We are hiring a Direct Support Professionals to support adults with disabilities in a day center setting. In this role, you’ll help clients build independence, engage in meaningful activities, and develop essential life skills in a supportive environment.

In this role you will fill in for scheduled staff when they are unavailable. Example: someone is out sick or someone is on vacation.

Hours and Schedule: Vary

Pay: The pay for this position is $20.00 to $20.65

Who you are:

• A compassionate individual who enjoys helping others thrive
• Strong communicator and team player
• Organized and dependable in a dynamic work environment
• Patient, adaptable, and committed to person-centered care

A typical day will include:

• Supporting clients in learning life, social, and personal care skills
• Assisting with daily needs, including feeding, toileting, and mobility
• Leading engaging group and individual activities
• Documenting progress and ensuring accurate case records

What you’ll need to be successful:

• High school diploma or GED
• Six (6) months of experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

We’d love it if you:

• Have experience with case management systems (Therap preferred)
• Are bilingual in English and Spanish
• Have previous experience in a caregiving or teaching role

The Arc of San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have a strict policy against harassment and retaliation of any type and are dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Our goal is to provide a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as well as other disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on any protected class or any combination of two or more protected classes: race (including natural hairstyles and hair texture), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (including language use restrictions), age (40 and over), legally protected medical condition (including cancer and AIDS/HIV), physical or mental disability, marital and domestic partner status, sex (including sex stereotypes and pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, ancestry, genetic information/ characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, military and veteran status, known status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or of certain violent crimes, or whose covered family member is a homicide victim, enrollment in a public assistance program, off duty and off-site cannabis use or any other characteristic or activity protected by law.

We also prohibit discrimination, harassment, retaliation, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of the above characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of those characteristics.

The Arc of San Diego is a federal subcontractor and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60- 300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The Arc of San Diego will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified candidates with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If candidates need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition, they should contact their Supervisor or Human Resources.