Direct Support Professional

360 Behavioral Health • Monterey Park, CA

15d

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional supports children and teens with developmental disabilities by helping them build happiness, growth, and independence at home and in the community. The role includes assisting with daily activities, teaching social and self-help skills, supporting progress under behavior plans, creating opportunities for safety and community involvement, and communicating with families about achievements. Paid training and structured career pathways are offered. Positions start part-time at 15–20 hours per week, with the opportunity to expand to full-time hours depending on center needs and availability. Schedules are needed Monday through Friday between 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and on weekends between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The pay range is $19.00–$20.50 per hour based on experience and education, with an additional $0.50 to $2.00 per hour available for applicable cases. The employer aims to match employees with clients near their homes and reimburses mileage if a client is more than 20 miles away. Mileage and phone expenses are reimbursed.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Help clients 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 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, team-building events, spirit weeks, and friendly competitions.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Phone expense reimbursement.
• Additional hourly incentive of $0.50 to $2.00 for applicable cases.

What This Job Offers

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