DSP Associate: Community Support & Skill-Building

BEACON; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Vacation

Sick and Holiday pay

Job summary

Beacon, located in Santa Maria, CA, is seeking a Direct Support Professional Associate to begin a rewarding career path supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. This entry point role involves helping people participate in meaningful activities, develop daily living skills, and engage with the community under supervision.

The position offers a Monday through Friday schedule, with hours from 8:45 am to 2:45 pm and an hourly rate of $17.40.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No prior direct support experience required.
• Experience volunteering, caregiving, customer service, education, recreation, or human services is desirable but not required.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in participating in daily activities, recreational opportunities, and community outings.
• Support individuals in developing skills and achieving goals identified in their plans.
• Complete documentation accurately and maintain participant confidentiality.
• Follow safety procedures and report concerns to supervisors.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office 365

Reliability

Adaptability

Judgment

Professional boundaries

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Beacon, located in Santa Maria, CA, is seeking a Direct Support Professional Associate to begin a rewarding career path supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. This entry point role involves helping people participate in meaningful activities, develop daily living skills, and engage with the community under supervision.

The position offers a Monday through Friday schedule, with hours from 8:45 am to 2:45 pm and an hourly rate of $17.40.