DSP Supported and Independent Living Instructor

Toolworks•Sf, CA

About The Position

Toolworks is hiring Community Living Instructors (Direct Support Professionals) for its Supported Living Services (SLS) and Independent Living Services (ILS) programs in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Alameda Counties. In this role, you provide individualized, person-centered support and life-skills instruction to adults with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. You help people build routines, connect with their communities, and live fulfilling lives with independence and dignity. Paid training is provided, and prior DSP or SLS experience is not required. The position is offered part-time and on-call at $26.00 per hour, with adaptable schedules that may suit students, caregivers, or people with other part-time jobs. Employees may be asked to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation, with a stipend. Benefits depend on scheduled hours. DSPs working in Supported Living must be fully vaccinated and boosted under the stated California requirements; medical and religious exemptions are reviewed by HR. Toolworks provides PPE and free access to COVID testing.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check.
Must obtain CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days; training is available.
A clean DMV record and auto insurance are required only if transporting clients.
DSPs working in Supported Living are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted, subject to medical or religious exemptions reviewed by HR.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) is preferred.
Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, mental health needs, or aging-related concerns is preferred.
Understanding of Supported Living Services (SLS) or community-based supports is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support clients with meal preparation, hygiene, budgeting, shopping, and personal care.
Accompany clients to medical appointments, community activities, and local resources.
Provide travel training and safety-awareness education.
Maintain clean and healthy home environments.
Provide respectful, individualized care aligned with each person's SLS goals.
Document client progress and report concerns as needed.
Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation if requested.

Benefits

Fully paid employee medical and dental coverage, based on eligibility tied to scheduled hours.
Vision insurance, based on eligibility tied to scheduled hours.
401(k) with employer contribution, based on eligibility tied to scheduled hours.
12 paid vacation days annually, based on eligibility tied to scheduled hours.
12 paid sick days annually, based on eligibility tied to scheduled hours.
10 paid holidays plus one birthday holiday, based on eligibility tied to scheduled hours.
Tuition reimbursement, based on eligibility tied to scheduled hours.
Employee wellness programs, based on eligibility tied to scheduled hours.
Stipend for participating in the after-hours on-call rotation.
Paid training.
PPE and free access to COVID testing.