Part Time Direct Support Professional - SE Imperial Valley
About The Position
Options For All is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional to support adults with disabilities across the Imperial Valley. The role helps individuals build independence, make choices, work toward personal goals, and participate fully in their communities with dignity and respect. This is a community-based position involving regular driving between locations throughout the area, with travel of up to 50%. Weekend availability and flexible shift hours are required. The role includes supporting daily activities and life skills, planning activities around each person’s goals and interests, and helping individuals access work, volunteer, and social opportunities. The Direct Support Professional builds positive relationships with individuals, families, caregivers, and community partners, follows health and safety practices, and completes documentation using basic mobile and computer systems.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must pass a background check.
- Empathy, patience, and respect for adults with disabilities.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet individual needs.
- Basic technology skills, including mobile phone use, email, Microsoft programs, and electronic documentation systems.
- Weekend availability and shift-hour flexibility.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in caregiving, social work, life skills coaching, education, or volunteering.
Responsibilities
- Support individuals with daily activities, personal goals, and life skills.
- Encourage independence, dignity, and community inclusion.
- Build positive relationships with individuals, families, caregivers, and community partners.
- Plan meaningful and engaging activities based on each person’s goals and interests.
- Help individuals connect with their communities through work, volunteer, and social opportunities.
- Follow health and safety practices to provide high-quality support.
- Complete documentation using basic mobile and computer systems.
- Drive regularly between locations throughout the Imperial Valley.
Benefits
- Supportive team environment.
- Meaningful work that makes a difference.
- Inclusive culture where team members belong.
- Opportunities to learn and grow.
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
