Direct Support Professional Aide (El Cajon)

<strong>When you work at The Arc of San Diego, it&rsquo;s not just a job&hellip; you&rsquo;re joining a community and making a difference.</strong>

East County Training Center, 1374 East Lexington A

The Arc of San Diego

https://www.arc-sd.com/

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Hourly

18 USD - 18.65 USD

Overview: <div class="ant-row css-x7yprh"> <div class="sanitized-html w-full"> <div>Join Our Passionate Team at The Arc of San Diego!</div> <div>Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities? At The Arc of San Diego, we are the largest and most comprehensive provider of services in San Diego County, and we&rsquo;re looking for dedicated individuals like you to join our diverse and dynamic team.</div> <div>We believe in putting people first and creating meaningful days for our clients and each other. If you&rsquo;re passionate about empowering others to live their most fulfilling and independent lives, and you&rsquo;re excited about professional growth and continuous learning, we want you on our team!</div> </div> </div> <div class="ant-row css-x7yprh"> <div class="sanitized-html w-full"> <p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p> <p>Are you passionate about making a positive impact? As a <a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:1dc2086b-8045-451e-938b-b74c2a58a013" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Direct Support Professional (DSP) Aide</strong>,</a> you&rsquo;ll provide hands-on support to individuals with developmental disabilities in both day programs and residential settings. Working closely with a team, you will assist with personal care, daily living activities, and community engagement to help individuals achieve their goals and enhance their independence.</p> <p><strong>Location: El Cajon</strong></p> <p><strong>Schedule: Mon- Fri 8:30a-3p</strong></p> <p><strong>Pay: The pay for this position is $18.00 to $18.65</strong></p> <p><strong>Who you are:</strong></p> <ul> <li>You enjoy working with individuals with disabilities and creating meaningful experiences.</li> <li>You are patient, compassionate, and thrive in a team-oriented environment.</li> <li>You have strong communication skills and can adapt to the needs of each individual.</li> </ul> </div> </div>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Assisting individuals with personal care, meals, and mobility support.</li> <li>Encouraging participation in daily activities and community outings.</li> <li>Helping individuals build relationships and develop independence.</li> <li>Documenting daily activities and progress using case management software.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED.</li> <li>Six (6) months experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.</li> <li>Ability to provide person-centered support in a respectful and inclusive way.</li> </ul> <p><strong>We&rsquo;d love it if you:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Are bilingual in English and Spanish.</li> <li>Have experience using case management systems (Therap preferred).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Benefits &amp; Perks:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, 401k, accrued vacation &amp; sick hours, paid holidays, employee assistance program, mileage reimbursement (if applicable), paid training and much more!</li> </ul>