Entry Level Community Support Specialist

Alls Well; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Incentives

Longer-term career path

Job summary

Alls Well is seeking a DSP Intern to shadow trained staff under guidance for up to three months in California. The program offers hands-on experience to support adults with developmental or intellectual needs, aiming to transition to permanent roles as early as week three when a mutual fit exists.

Responsibilities include aiding with daily living, communication, community involvement, and documenting progress while maintaining person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a High School Diploma (or equivalent) or a Certificate of Completion.
• Must have a valid Identification Card or Driver’s License.
• Must pass a background check and other required health screenings.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals feel empowered and respected.
• Support communication and social interaction.
• Assist with daily living skills (e.g. cooking, hygiene, transportation).
• Encourage participation in community activities.
• Facilitate access to services and resources.
• Support education, job readiness, and career goals.
• Promote health and wellness.
• Advocate for individual rights and inclusion.
• Help build and maintain meaningful relationships.
• Document services and progress.

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent) or Certificate of Completion

Job description

All’s Well Healthcare has partnered with the State of California’s Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to launch a statewide, paid 3-month shadow training program. This initiative matches candidates with organizations that support adults with special needs. Participants shadow staff to gain firsthand experience, and if there's a mutual fit, they may be offered permanent employment—sometimes as early as week three, mimicking a \"working interview.\"

As a Direct Service Professional (DSP) Intern, you’ll work under the supervision of an experienced DSP mentor for up to three months and 30 hours per week. This internship gives you hands-on experience where you will shadow train and learn how to support individuals with diverse developmental and or intellectual needs in living more independent and living fulfilling lives.

Your duties will vary based on each person’s needs and goals, but may include:

• Helping individuals feel empowered and respected
• Supporting communication and social interaction
• Assisting with daily living skills (e.g. cooking, hygiene, transportation)
• Encouraging and supporting participation in community activities
• Facilitating access to services and resources
• Supporting education, job readiness, and career goals
• Promoting health and wellness
• Advocating for individual rights and inclusion
• Helping build and maintain meaningful relationships
• Documenting services and progress
• Ensuring the person remains at the center of all decision-making

PAY: $16.90/hr - $17.40/hr. Weekly pay + incentives offered.

SCHEDULE: Varies, Monday - Sunday. Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts available.

PROGRAM PERKS:

• Weekly pay
• Employment retention payments at six and twelve months
• FREE Interactive training
• A variety of schedules available
• Play an integral role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their community
• May lead to a long-term career path

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have a High School Diploma (or equivalent) or a Certificate of Completion
• Must have a valid Identification Card or Driver’s License
• Must pass a background check and other required health screenings

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

A DSP Intern may work indoors or outdoors and may perform tasks which involve frequent sitting, standing, writing, or performing repetitive motions. On occasion a DSP may perform tasks that involve, but are not limited to bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, standing, reaching, walking, and lifting of 25 lbs.