Lead Caregiver / Residential Facilitator – IDD

Home of Guiding Hands; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Home of Guiding Hands is urgently hiring experienced caregivers for our Residential Facilitator positions in San Diego County. You will provide direct support to residents in a residential setting and collaborate with the House Manager to ensure quality, individualized care.

We offer $22.25–$23.25/hour, 34–40 hours per week, and benefits eligibility. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 12 months of IDD experience. Apply today to join a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 12 months experience working with IDD population required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and pass required health screening/TB testing and Live Scan.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized care and support to residents
• Assist with grooming, bathing, feeding, toileting, mobility
• Support individualized service plans and goals
• Administer medications according to agency procedures
• Complete documentation and ISP data
• Encourage community activities and independence
• Transport residents to appointments and activities
• Help with household responsibilities, including meal preparation, laundry, and housekeeping
• Communicate important information to the residential team

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lead Caregiver/Residential Facilitator $22.25+ | Urgently Hiring

Job Category: Residential CCL

Requisition Number: LEADC001070

• Posted : August 12, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Pay or shift range: $22.25 USD to $23.25 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Lead Caregiver / Residential Facilitator | $22.25-$23.25/hr | Urgently Hiring

$22.25-$23.25/hour | San Diego County | Benefits Eligible

Ready for the Next Step in Your Caregiving Career?

Home of Guiding Hands is urgently hiring experienced caregivers for our Residential Facilitator positions.

If you have experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and are ready to take on more responsibility within a residential home, this could be a great next step.

As a Residential Facilitator, you'll provide direct support to our residents while helping with the day-to-day operation of the home. You'll work closely with the House Manager and Administrator to make sure residents receive quality, individualized care.

Pay

$22.25-$23.25/hour
Benefits Eligible

34 Hours/Week

40 Hours/Week

Please review the schedules before applying. Candidates must be able to commit to one of the available shifts.

What You'll Do

This position combines hands-on caregiving with additional responsibility in the home. You'll:

• Provide individualized care and support to residents
• Assist with grooming, bathing, feeding, toileting, mobility, and other personal care needs
• Support individualized service plans and goals
• Administer medications according to agency procedures
• Complete documentation and ISP data
• Encourage community activities and independence
• Transport residents to appointments and activities
• Help with household responsibilities, including meal preparation, laundry, and housekeeping
• Communicate important information to the residential team

Experience & Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and meet the experience or education requirements for the position.

The role requires a minimum of 12 months of experience working with the IDD population served as outlined in the job requirements.

You must also:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a valid driver's license
• Pass required health screening/TB testing and Live Scan
• Be able to provide hands-on care and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Complete required CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration, Pro-Act, and DSP training

This role may include supporting individuals who display aggressive behaviors, and trained hands-on behavioral management strategies may be needed.

Why Home of Guiding Hands?

Home of Guiding Hands has been serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1967. Our mission is "to improve the lives of those we serve."

If you're an experienced caregiver who is ready for more responsibility, higher pay, and an opportunity to continue growing in the IDD field, we want to meet you.

We are urgently hiring. Apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Home of Guiding Hands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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