What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Part-Time Shifts position at Amreen Homes?
About the Role
Amreen Homes is hiring caring, reliable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a licensed residential care setting in Valley Center. We have multiple part-time shifts open right now, both mornings and evenings, each running 4 to 5 hours. This is a great fit if you want flexible part-time hours, meaningful work, or a way to start building experience in the IDD/caregiving field.
What You'll Do
Provide direct care and support to residents with daily living activities including hygiene, meals, mobility, and medication reminders. Support residents' independence, dignity, and community integration. Follow individual support plans and house protocols. Maintain accurate shift documentation and communicate with staff during handoffs. Help keep the home safe, clean, and supportive. Respond calmly and appropriately to behavioral or medical needs as trained.
Shift Details
Multiple part-time shifts open, morning and evening blocks. Each shift is 4 to 5 hours. Great for anyone seeking supplemental hours or easing into full-time DSP or IDD work. Room to pick up additional shifts over time.
What We're Looking For
Patience, reliability, and genuine care for people with disabilities. Ability to pass a background check, DOJ/FBI clearance required per California Title 22 and DSS licensing. CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain before start date. Prior caregiving or DSP experience is a plus but not required, we provide training. Valid CA driver's license preferred. Must be 18 or older and able to assist with transfers as needed.
Why Amreen Homes
Supportive, mission-driven team environment. Hands-on training and mentorship. Opportunity to grow into full-time and live-in caregiver roles. Make a real difference in residents' daily lives.
Amreen Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $21.75 - $28.50 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to complete a DOJ/FBI background check as required for employment in a California Title 22 licensed residential care facility?
- Are you at least 18 years old and comfortable assisting with physical transfers as part of daily care duties?
Experience:
- DSP or caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- California driver's license (Preferred)
- CPR/First Aid certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $29