DSP & Behavior Support Technician — Independent Living

Socket.dev; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid sick leave

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DABS, Inc. in California is hiring a DSP/Personal Attendant to provide individualized support to adults with developmental disabilities in Supported Living Services. The primary focus is active supervision to ensure health and safety, with occasional ADL assistance as needed.

You will implement BSPs, support daily living activities, and accompany individuals to appointments, while maintaining service quality and autonomy.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of direct support experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Experience with individuals with complex behavioral or mental health needs preferred.
• Proficiency in IPP, ISP and BSP implementation.
• Training in Safety Care or crisis intervention preferred.
• Strong communication and accurate observation documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered supervision in home and community.
• Assist with ADLs: bathing, dressing, meals, hygiene, light housekeeping.
• Supervise medication administration when needed.
• Transport to medical appointments as needed.
• Implement BSPs to prevent de-escalation crises and ensure safety.
• Observe, report health/behavior changes to supervisor.
• Complete daily logs and progress notes per standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings as required.

Skills

Direct support experience

IP/ISP/BSP knowledge

Safety Care / CPI training

Communication & documentation

Professional ethics

Job description

DABS, Inc. in California is hiring a DSP/Personal Attendant to provide individualized support to adults with developmental disabilities in Supported Living Services. The primary focus is active supervision to ensure health and safety, with occasional ADL assistance as needed.

You will implement BSPs, support daily living activities, and accompany individuals to appointments, while maintaining service quality and autonomy.