DSP Aide: Empower Independence in Day & Residential Care

The Arc of San Diego; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Vacation time

Sick time

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Mileage reimbursement

Paid training

Job summary

Colonial Group in San Marcos, CA is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Aide to provide hands-on support to individuals with developmental disabilities in day programs and residential settings. You will assist with personal care, daily living activities, and community engagement to promote independence.

The role offers an hourly wage of $18.00–$18.65, a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401k.

Qualifications

• Experience communicating with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Comfort working in team settings and documenting progress.
• Ability to provide person-centered support with empathy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, meals, and mobility support.
• Encourage participation in daily activities and community outings.
• Help individuals build relationships and independence.
• Document daily activities and progress using case management software.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Therap

Job description

About the Role:

Are you passionate about making a positive impact? As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Aide, you’ll provide hands-on support to individuals with developmental disabilities in both day programs and residential settings. Working closely with a team, you will assist with personal care, daily living activities, and community engagement to help individuals achieve their goals and enhance their independence.

Location: San Marcos

Pay: The pay for this position is $18.00 to $18.65.

Schedule: Mon- Fri 8a-2:30p

Who you are:

• You enjoy working with individuals with disabilities and creating meaningful experiences.
• You are patient, compassionate, and thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• You have strong communication skills and can adapt to the needs of each individual.

A typical day will include:

• Assisting individuals with personal care, meals, and mobility support.
• Encouraging participation in daily activities and community outings.
• Helping individuals build relationships and develop independence.
• Documenting daily activities and progress using case management software.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to provide person-centered support in a respectful and inclusive way.

We’d love it if you:

• Are bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Have experience using case management systems (Therap preferred).

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401k, accrued vacation & sick hours, paid holidays, employee assistance program, mileage reimbursement (if applicable), paid training and much more!

If you’re flexible, compassionate, and looking to make a real impact, apply today and be part of a team that changes lives!