Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Inglewood
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Confidential Client provides hands-on support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on promoting independence, community engagement, and personal goal achievement. This role involves supervising participants, implementing person-centered activities, assisting with personal care, and maintaining accurate documentation, all within a supportive team environment at the Inglewood center.
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About the role
Confidential Client is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) — also known internally as Community Coaches — to support participants at the Joan & Harry A. Mier Center in Inglewood, CA. This is a hands-on role supporting daily activities, person-centered goals, and safe, meaningful community participation.
- Pay: $20.00 per hour
- Employment types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem
- Schedule: Varies by program; may include evenings and weekends
What you’ll do
- Actively supervise participants at all times and ensure health, safety, and engagement
- Follow designated staffing ratios throughout program hours
- Implement activities and lesson plans aligned with each participant’s Person-Centered Plan (PCP)
- Create and facilitate inclusive group activities and support community integration
- Collaborate with team members to develop monthly activity calendars
- Complete accurate daily documentation of participant progress and report significant concerns promptly
- Assist with personal care as needed (feeding, toileting, diapering, transfers; may include use of hoyer lift)
- Support participants during community outings, volunteer activities, and swimming (when applicable)
- Drive agency vehicles or accompany participants on public transportation once approved as an agency driver
- Complete required training and participate in ongoing coaching and staff meetings
- Serve as a mandated reporter and follow all safety and reporting protocols
Who we’re looking for (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
- Ability to provide physical assistance, including lifting/transferring participants (up to ~50 lbs at times)
- Willingness to support swimming and community activities as required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to person-centered practices and community integration
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Successful completion of background (LiveScan) check
- Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license and DMV driving record required for driver roles (preferred)
- Experience with documentation systems (ProCare), Microsoft Office, or similar tools is a plus
- For childcare programs: 12 ECE college units may be required
Work environment & physical requirements
- Combination of office and outdoor settings; frequent changes in environment
- Prolonged periods of sitting for documentation and computer work
- Physical effort required — lifting or assisting participants up to approximately 50 pounds
- Role may require swimming support and pool-side responsibilities
Required pre-employment checks & conditions
Candidates selected for hire must successfully complete (as a condition of employment):
- TB test
- LiveScan (fingerprinting/background check)
- Drug screening
- Required vaccinations (Hepatitis B, Tdap, MMR) and, where applicable under state law, proof of influenza vaccination or an approved declination
- Physical / fitness-for-duty clearance
- For driver positions: DMV driving record, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance
Applicants for driver positions must not have suspended/revoked licenses or recent disqualifying driving violations; driving is an essential job function for these roles.
Why join this team
- Meaningful, hands-on work making a measurable difference for people with disabilities
- Flexible scheduling across full-time, part-time, and per diem roles
- Entry-level friendly with paid training and opportunities for professional growth in human services and behavioral health
- Benefits available for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and holiday pay (where applicable)
- Reimbursement for mileage and cellphone where applicable
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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