Entry Level Support Specialist

All’s Well, Inc.; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Retention payments at six and twelve m

Free interactive training

Role in supporting individuals with ID

Long-term career path

Job summary

ALL's WELL is offering a DSP Intern position designed to train you in delivering high-quality supports to individuals with disabilities. You will work under a qualified DSP for up to three months and up to thirty hours per week, performing entry-level duties and learning essential skills.

The role pays $16.90–$21 per hour with a flexible schedule and opportunities for growth through the program's perks and training.

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

• Assist with participant empowerment, communication, and community networking under supervision.
• Support daily tasks and ensure person-centered care and health/wellness.
• Document activities and participate in trainings and self-development.

Skills

Valid ID/Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate of Completion

Job description

This program is designed to highlight the career opportunities available to you in becoming a Direct Support Professional(DSP), while providing you with the skills that you need to deliver high-quality services and supports that allow people to live their best lives and feel empowered.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a DSP Intern, you will learn about the role of, and perform entry-level duties under a qualified DSP for up to three months and up to thirty hours per week. The duties of a DSP are tailored around each individual served and may include support with: participant empowerment, communication, community and service(s) networking, facilitation of services, providing community living skills and supports, education, training and self-development, advocacy, vocational, educational and career support, organizational participation, documentation, building and maintaining healthy friendships and other relationships, keeping the participant at the center (person-centered), and supporting their health and wellness, which may include assisting with daily tasks.

PAY: $16.90-$21

SCHEDULE: Flexible

PROGRAM PERKS

• Weekly pay
• Employment retention payments at six and twelve months
• FREE Interactive training
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, ALL's WELL is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

ALL's WELL participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.