Direct Support Professional - Simi Valley

360 Behavioral Health • Oxnard, CA

13d • $19 - $21

About The Position

360 Behavioral Health is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Simi Valley to support children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities. The role focuses on helping clients build happiness, growth, independence, and community involvement through meaningful daily support. Positions begin part-time, requiring at least 15–20 hours per week, with the opportunity to increase to full-time hours depending on center needs and availability. The schedule is Monday through Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., with weekend hours between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; weekend availability is a plus. The company aims to match employees with clients near their homes and reimburses mileage 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 some cases.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Weekend availability.
• Experience and education may affect pay; no specific experience or education beyond the listed high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with daily activities at home and in the community.
• Teach and support 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 client safety, independence, and community involvement.
• Track client progress, share achievements, and keep families connected.
• Provide reliable support to clients and collaborate with the team.

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 and phone expense reimbursement.
• Additional hourly incentive 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