Direct Support Professional

360 Behavioral Health • Long Beach, CA

12d

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional supports children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities, helping them build happiness, growth, and independence. The role includes assisting with daily activities at home and in the community, teaching social and self-help skills, supporting progress and behavior plans, creating opportunities for safety and community involvement, tracking milestones, and communicating achievements to families. Paid training and structured career pathways are provided. Positions begin part-time, with a minimum of 15–20 hours per week, and may expand to full-time depending on center needs and availability. Scheduling needs are Monday through Friday between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and weekends between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Weekend and night availability is a plus. Hiring is focused on Long Beach, Torrance, Gardena, Pico Rivera, and Bellflower, with efforts to match employees to clients near their homes. Mileage reimbursement is offered when a client is more than 20 miles away. Pay is $19.00–$20.50 per hour, based on experience and education, with an additional $0.50–$2 per hour incentive applicable to certain cases.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Genuine love for working with children.
• Reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Weekend availability.
• Night availability.

Responsibilities

• Help children with daily activities at home and in the community.
• Teach and guide clients in developing social, self-help, and independence skills.
• Support client progress, follow behavior plans, and help clients navigate challenges with patience and care.
• Create opportunities for safety, independence, and community involvement.
• Track client progress, share achievements, and keep families connected.
• Show up for clients and the team, using provided training and pursuing growth opportunities.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Structured career pathways and opportunities for growth and leadership.
• Consistent schedule intended to support work-life balance.
• Center activities, teambuilding events, spirit weeks, and friendly competitions.
• Mileage reimbursement when a client is more than 20 miles away.
• Phone expense reimbursement.
• Additional hourly incentives of $0.50 to $2 for applicable cases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED