About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Nonprofit disability & human services (supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) — also titled Community Coach — to support participants at the East Los Angeles Center (154 N. Gage Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90063). This is an entry-friendly, hands-on role that includes personal care, activity facilitation, community outings, documentation, and active supervision. Flexible schedules available: full-time, part-time, and per-diem. Pay: $20.00/hr.

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Why Join Confidential Client

• Meaningful, person-centered work supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Flexible schedules and multiple Southern California locations
• Entry-level friendly with paid training and growth opportunities in human services and behavioral health
• Benefits package (medical, dental, vision where eligible), paid holidays and PTO, mileage/cell reimbursement (where applicable)

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What You’ll Do

• Actively supervise participants to ensure health, safety, and engagement
• Implement daily activities and lesson plans that reflect each participant’s Person-Centered Plan (PCP) goals
• Create and facilitate inclusive group and community activities; develop monthly activity calendars with your team
• Complete accurate, timely documentation of participant progress and report significant concerns immediately
• Provide personal care in licensed community-care programs (feeding, toileting, hygiene, transfers; may include use of Hoyer lift)
• Support participants during community outings and supervised swimming activities; drive agency vehicles or ride public transit as approved and required
• Complete required trainings (active supervision, behavior support, lifting/transferring, feeding/personal care, safety protocols) and participate in ongoing coaching

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred
• 1–2 years working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred; backgrounds as caregivers, IHSS providers, behavioral technicians/RBTs, CNAs, or paraprofessionals are a great fit
• Ability to provide physical assistance (lifting/transferring participants) — required; able to lift up to 50 lbs at times
• Willingness to participate in swimming and community activities — required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment — required
• Proficiency with documentation systems (ProCare), Microsoft Office, and data management tools — preferred
• Availability to work evenings/weekends as needed
• Valid driver’s license preferred for driver positions (driving record required)
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification and complete LiveScan/background checks — required

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Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Combination of desk-based documentation and active, in-person participant support (indoors and outdoors)
• Regular physical activity: standing, walking, lifting, transferring, and assisting with personal care
• Some roles require driving agency vehicles — driving is an essential function for those positions

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Special Conditions & Employment Requirements

• This role is a mandated reporter position under California law; compliance with reporting requirements is a condition of employment
• For certain childcare/daycare roles, pertussis, measles, and annual influenza vaccination requirements may apply per state law (employees may provide documentation or an accepted declination form where allowed)
• Candidates selected as conditions of employment will be required to complete: TB test, LiveScan fingerprint/background check, drug screening, required vaccinations (Hepatitis B, TDaP, MMR as applicable), and a physical/fitness-for-duty clearance
• Driver applicants must supply DMV driving record, valid license, and proof of insurance; offers contingent on satisfactory driving record

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Benefits & Perks

• Competitive benefits through major carriers where eligible (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays for eligible roles
• Paid training, reimbursement programs (mileage/cellphone where applicable), and internal advancement opportunities

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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