Get Paid While You Train for a Career in Direct Support

All's Well; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Retention payments at 6 and 12 months

Free interactive training

Flexible schedules

Community-based support career path

Job summary

All’s Well Healthcare, in partnership with California DDS, offers a 3-month paid DSP Intern shadow program in San Luis Obispo. You learn under a DSP mentor, shadow training, and support individuals with developmental needs.

The role may lead to permanent employment after a successful early phase, with weekly pay and flexible schedules. Pay ranges from $16.90 to $21 per hour, with on-site work in San Luis Obispo and potential career growth in the community-based support field.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living and community activities.
• Support communication and social interaction.
• Document services and progress for each individual.

Skills

Driver's license

Background check

Health screenings

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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-$21

SCHEDULE: Flexible Scheduling

Locations: San Luis Obispo

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 California 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.

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