SPED Caregivers: Evening and Weekends - Starting Pay $18.50/hr

Endeavor HCBS

6d•$19

About The Position

Where Purpose Meets Profession Studying special education? Working as a para? Pursuing psychology, behavioral health, OT, speech, or nursing? What if your part-time job actually strengthened your resume and changed a child's future? Endeavor HCBS is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Mesa, Arizona - the first-ever designated Autism Certified City (ACC) in the United States. Mesa has committed itself to accessibility, inclusion, and autism awareness. We're proud to serve families in a community that values neurodiversity - and we're looking for professionals who do too. A Day in the Life of a Mesa DSP It's 4:00 PM. School just ended. You arrive at a family's home. A 12-year-old with autism greets you at the door. You've been working on conversational turn-taking for weeks - today he asks you how your day was first. Small win. Big progress. You transition into homework support. You break tasks into steps, use visual prompts, reinforce positive behaviors. The strategies you're learning in class? You're applying them in real time. Later, you head to a nearby park. You're practicing social skills - waiting in line, initiating play, navigating frustration when plans change. You coach through emotions. You celebrate effort. Another evening, you might be helping a 19-year-old build independence - practicing meal prep, budgeting skills, or preparing for a future job. You're not just supervising. You're teaching. Modeling. Encouraging. You head home knowing growth happened today. That's what this job feels like. Why This Role Is Perfect for Students & Educators Hands-on behavioral experience Real-world application of IEP-style goals and teaching strategies Experience with autism, intellectual disabilities, and developmental delays Skill-building in de-escalation, communication supports, and independence training Resume-strengthening experience for teaching, therapy, or healthcare careers This is not passive caregiving. This is structured, goal-driven support that builds futures. Why Endeavor HCBS Stands Out in Mesa Mesa leads the nation in autism inclusion - and we believe employers should lead too. At Endeavor, you'll receive: Starting pay of $18.50/hr Paid training (CPR, First Aid, Article 9 certification) Flexible evening and weekend scheduling around classes Mentorship from experienced coordinators A team culture that values integrity, growth, and service Benefits options for eligible employees Opportunities to grow within the organization We take compliance seriously. We support our staff consistently. We protect the individuals we serve. That's why DSPs choose to stay with us. Mesa Is Building an Inclusive Future. Be Part of It. As the nation's first Autism Certified City, Mesa has set the standard for inclusion. When you join Endeavor HCBS, you become part of that movement - helping children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain confidence, independence, and opportunity. This isn't just a job while you're in school. It's experience that shapes your career - and someone else's life. Apply today and start building something bigger than a paycheck. 💙

Requirements

Special education majors
Current or former special education teachers
Paraprofessionals
Psychology, social work, ABA, speech, OT, or nursing students
Anyone with prior special needs experience
If you have patience, professionalism, and a desire to make meaningful impact - we want to meet you.