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Entry Level Special Needs Support

Job ID: 1750311
OA Reference: Costa Mesa-DSP-DG

  • $34,300 to $35,400
  • Costa Mesa, 92627

PURPOSE OF DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL (DSP) INTERNSHIP
This program is designed to highlight the career opportunities available to you in becoming a DSP, while providing you with the skills that you need to deliver high-quality services and support that allow people to live their best lives and feel empowered.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND FRAMEWORK FOR CARRYING OUT RESPONSIBILITIES
As a DSP Intern, you will learn about the role of, and perform entry-level duties under, a qualified DSP for up to three months and up to thirty hours per week. The duties of a DSP are tailored around each individual served and may include support with: participant empowerment, communication, community and service(s) networking, facilitation of services, providing community living skills and supports, education, training and self-development, advocacy, vocational, educational and career support, organizational participation, documentation, building and maintaining healthy friendships and other relationships, keeping the participant at the center (person-centered), and supporting their health and wellness, which may include assisting with daily tasks.

Pay: $16.50 - $17.00 PER HOUR Weekly pay + incentives offered.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 1:00PM-9PM

Job perks:
Weekly pay!
Employment retention payments at six and twelve months
FREE Interactive training
A variety of schedules are available
Play an integral role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their community
May lead to a long-term career path
Pay: $16.50 - $17.00 per hour, paid weekly!

Qualifications:
Must be 18 years or older
Must have a High School Diploma (or equivalent) or a Certificate of Completion
Must have a valid Identification Card or Driver’s License
Must pass a DOJ background check and other required health screenings

Physical Requirements:
A DSP Intern may work indoors or outdoors and may perform tasks which involve frequent sitting, standing, writing, or performing repetitive motions. On occasion, a DSP may perform tasks that involve, but are not limited to bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, standing, reaching, walking, and lifting of 25 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, ALL's WELL is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

ALL's WELL participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Additional Skills

Caregiving, Senior care, Healthcare

All's Well Representative Contact Info

Account Executive:
Damaris
Branch Phone:
Location:
Las Vegas, NV