Day Services Program / Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Dungarvin • Long Beach, CA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Dungarvin is seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join their Day Program. As a DSP, you will coach and foster engagement by leading workshops designed to support individuals with developmental disabilities. DSPs act as a life coach, mentoring and continuously engaging individuals and leading groups through art, music, games, audio/visual, cooking, reading, and other life enrichment activities. They also provide direct care support and behavioral interventions as needed and ensure timely and accurate documentation outlining daily progress. This role involves coaching and mentoring individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD), engaging them through workshop activities to enhance skills, and teaching daily life skills such as cooking, money management, and community volunteering. DSPs lead fun outings, assist with personal care, perform housekeeping and laundry duties, and provide compassionate, person-centered care. Collaboration with a team to create a safe, supportive, and fun environment is essential, along with reporting daily outcomes within an electronic documentation system. This position offers personal fulfillment by making a real difference in someone's life, providing growth opportunities in human services, and dynamic workdays within an inclusive culture.

Requirements

• 6 months or more experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Highschool Diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a company van
• Comfortable providing personal care and behavioral support
• Compassion, patience, professionalism
• Adaptable with a positive attitude
• The ability to take initiative and pivot
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and active work environment
• Proficient with basic computer skills and able to learn new systems
• Good communication skills (reading, writing, and communication) to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members
• Ability to lift and transfer 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD)
• Engage individuals through workshop activities to enhance skills, leading activities such as music, art, games, reading, audio/visual, and other life enrichment activities
• Teach and assist individuals with daily life skills such as cooking, money management, and community volunteering opportunities to foster independence
• Lead fun outings and workshops and continuously engage individuals in activities
• Assist individuals with personal care and provide behavioral interventions daily
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties
• Provide compassionate, person-centered care tailored to individual needs
• Collaborate with your team to create a safe, supportive, and fun environment
• Report on daily outcomes within the electronic documentation system

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $20.75/hour
• Full Range Scale: $20.75 - $23.10 per hour (Pay increases occur over time and are tied to tenure/length of employment with Dungarvin)
• Part-time, Monday – Friday work schedule with weekends off!
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for eligible employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match for eligible employees
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck - early pay access
• PAID training and orientation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees