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Direct Support Professional/Caregiver

Active Adults Program
Escondido, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/11/2026

About us

Active Adults Program is committed to helping adults with developmental disabilities live, work and thrive in their home, community and work place. Our goal it to make sure our staff have a healthy work environment where they can thrive. If our staff are thriving, our clients will continue to excel and meet their goals.

Our work environment includes:

Flexible work hours

Travel Reimbursement

Growth opportunities

We are seeking compassionate and reliable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team. As a DSP, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily activities, helping them achieve their personal goals, and ensuring their health, safety, and well-being.

Are you looking to grow with a company and enjoy the benefits of a flexible work schedule?

Well, we think you’re in the right place!

AAP is offering a part-time position for our Direct Support Professional Position. We work with clients all throughout San Diego County and the ideal applicant must be willing to drive their personal vehicle to appointments.

The ideal candidate is resourceful, outgoing, enjoys networking, researching and making professional connections. The DSP must be able to execute their job tasks with minimal supervision and work closely with the entire team. In addition, the ideal applicant must be able to demonstrate strong organizational skills; experience prioritizing projects and working on several projects simultaneously with interruptions. Efficient and accurate in completing tasks as required, attending to detail, and able to anticipate and meet deadlines while working under pressure of multiple and changing priorities.

In-person Remote: 80% -90% of the work in person and 10%-20% of the work is remote.

Pay: $20-$22/hour

Location: At this time, we are seeking an applicant willing to work with clients all throughout Escondido, San Diego.

Benefits:

Bi-weekly Pay

Flexible Schedules

Can work from 10AM-2PM, Monday - Friday (weekends as needed)

Grow with the company

Travel Reimbursement

Direct Support Professional

A DSP helps people with disabilities or other barriers to employment find and keep jobs while engaging in meaningful activities. Their responsibilities include:

Working 1 on 1 or in a group setting developing plans: Creating job coaching and employment plans, and personalized employment plans for clients

Assessing needs: Understanding clients' wants, needs, skills, strengths, personal and career goals

Providing different levels of guidance specific to the individuals needs and level of independence.

Work with clients daily to help them overcome personal barriers, develop skills, and improve work habits

Teaching techniques: Teaching job searching skills, resume building, and interview preparation

Monitoring progress: Evaluating clients' progress and maintaining data for performance reporting

Qualifications/Requirements: All applicants must have a high school diploma and must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid Driver's License.

For more information you can reach us at: 760.888.8269

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22

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