Senior Direct Support Pro: Empower Independence

Options For All; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Dependent coverage

Retirement plan with 5% match

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Options For All in California is seeking a Senior Direct Support Professional to provide high-quality, person-centered support to adults with disabilities across home, community, and employment settings. You will help individuals build daily living and work-related skills, follow support plans, and mentor newer staff, while collaborating with supervisors to ensure program success.

This role requires compassion, reliability, and a commitment to dignity and independence, with travel within the

Qualifications

• 60 or more college units, OR
• At least 2 years of experience supporting adults with disabilities.
• Strong experience providing direct support to people with a wide range of support needs, including individuals with more intensive behavioral, physical, or medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centered support in home, community, and employment settings.
• Help individuals build daily living, social, behavioral, and work-related skills that support greater independence.
• Follow support plans, track progress, and complete timely, accurate documentation.
• Build positive relationships with the people we support, families, team members, employers, and community partners.
• Plan and lead meaningful activities based on individual goals, interests, and needs.
• Support individuals with community access, transportation, and participation in work and daily life.
• Respond calmly and effectively in changing situations while helping maintain a safe and consistent environment.
• Serve as a mentor and role model for team members, including helping support the growth of newer staff.
• Partner with supervisors and other team members to support training, service planning, and program quality.
• Step in across programs as needed and support evolving program and service needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

60+ college units

Tools

Electronic documentation

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Job description

Options For All in California is seeking a Senior Direct Support Professional to provide high-quality, person-centered support to adults with disabilities across home, community, and employment settings. You will help individuals build daily living and work-related skills, follow support plans, and mentor newer staff, while collaborating with supervisors to ensure program success.

This role requires compassion, reliability, and a commitment to dignity and independence, with travel within the