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, Social work.

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

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Why Join Confidential Client

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) hires Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who want meaningful, hands-on work supporting people with developmental disabilities. This role offers:

• $20.00 / hour
• Flexible schedules (full-time, part-time, per diem)
• Paid training and entry-level friendly pathways
• Opportunities to grow into behavioral health and human services roles
• Work that makes a measurable difference in participants’ lives

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What You’ll Do

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Community Coach you will support participants to meet personal goals, maintain safety, and engage in community activities. Typical duties include:

• Actively supervise participants at all times to ensure health, safety, and engagement
• Work within staffing ratios and implement daily activities tied to each participant’s Person-Centered Plan (PCP)
• Create and facilitate inclusive group activities and monthly activity calendars
• Complete accurate, timely documentation of participant progress and report significant concerns immediately
• Assist with personal care (feeding, toileting, hygiene); may include use of lifts or hoyer equipment
• Support participants during community outings and supervised swimming activities
• Drive agency vehicles or accompany participants on public transportation once approved as an agency driver
• Complete required trainings (active supervision, behavior support, lifting/transferring, first aid/CPR, etc.)

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Qualifications

Minimum and preferred qualifications for success in this role:

• High school diploma or equivalent — required
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience — preferred
• 1–2 years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities — preferred
• Ability to provide physical assistance (lifting/transferring participants) — required
• Willingness to assist with swimming and community activities — required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills — required
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations in a multicultural environment — required
• Proficiency with documentation systems (ProCare) and Microsoft Office — preferred
• Valid driver’s license — preferred (required for driver roles)
• Ability to obtain First Aid / CPR certification
• Successful completion of background checks (LiveScan) and any required health screenings

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Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Combination of office and community-based settings; time spent outdoors and in community venues
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk for documentation tasks
• Physical effort required — lifting up to 50 pounds at times and assisting with transfers
• Evening and weekend availability as needed

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Special Conditions & Compliance

This position is subject to state and program-specific compliance requirements, including (but not limited to):

• Mandated reporter responsibilities under California law for those working with children
• Required pre-employment screenings and certifications: TB test, LiveScan fingerprint/background check, drug screening, required vaccinations (Hepatitis B, Tdap, MMR) and physical/fitness-for-duty clearance
• For employees working in day care settings, compliance with applicable vaccination requirements (e.g., flu, pertussis) per California law
• Drivers must provide DMV driving record, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance; job offers for driver roles are contingent on a satisfactory driving record

Confidential Client hires year-round for multiple Long Beach / Rossmoor-area sites. When you apply you may be considered for current and future openings that match your availability.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.