Entry Level Direct Support Staff - Independent Life Skills Coach

AduyProgram.Org • Fallbrook, CA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Stepping Stone Resources is hiring entry-level Direct Support Professionals/Life Skills Coaches to support adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in site-based and community-based adult day program services. The role helps participants build independence, confidence, communication, safety skills, and meaningful community connections. No prior experience is required; training, coaching, and certification support are provided.

This is an active, hands-on position involving coaching and support in program and community settings. Responsibilities may include community outings and safe transportation, social and communication skills, daily living and independence skills, structured activities and classes, behavioral support using company training and supervisor guidance, and safe transitions between vehicles, activities, and locations. Some assignments involve driving company vehicles when assigned and authorized. Passenger Etiquette class assignments offer higher pay rates.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., starting from the Fallbrook location. Weekends are optional and not required. Schedules may vary based on training, meetings, transportation needs, participant schedules, and program assignments. Additional assignments, hours, leadership opportunities, and higher-level positions may be offered after required training, subject to business and program needs, employee availability, performance, qualifications, and supervisor approval.

Requirements

• Compassion, patience, and respect for adults with disabilities.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to learn behavioral support strategies.
• Comfort working in an active, hands-on environment.
• Ability to safely participate in walking, standing, bending, transitions, community outings, and participant support.
• Comfort supporting participants in community and transportation settings.
• For driving assignments: a valid California driver’s license, a safe and acceptable driving record, willingness and ability to drive participants as assigned, and ability to comply with company transportation and insurance requirements.
• Ability to meet applicable training, licensing, clearance, and program requirements before working with participants.

Nice To Haves

• No prior experience is required; the employer provides training, coaching, and certification support.
• Interest in growing a long-term career in human services.
• Safe driving ability and comfort supporting participants in vehicles and community settings for approved driving or instructional assignments.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in building independence, confidence, communication, safety skills, and community connection.
• Coach participants during site-based and community-based adult day program services.
• Support community outings and safe transportation, including driving company vehicles when assigned and authorized.
• Help participants practice social skills, communication, daily living, and independence skills.
• Lead or support structured activities and classes, including Passenger Etiquette classes when approved.
• Provide behavioral support using company training and supervisor guidance.
• Support safe transitions between vehicles, activities, and community locations.
• Complete required training and comply with applicable transportation, insurance, licensing, clearance, and program requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay.
• Higher pay for driving hours.
• Higher pay opportunities for approved certifications, driving-related assignments, and approved instructional responsibilities.
• Paid sick time.
• Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid training.
• Certification support.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Supportive, mission-driven team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed