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Direct Support Professional/ Teaching Counselor

California Community Opportunities, Inc
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026

Description

California Community Opportunities (CCO) is a private, nonprofit San Jose-based agency providing homes and lifelong learning to adults with developmental and physical disabilities. CCO is hiring dependable, responsible, and caring direct care staff also known as caregivers or Teaching Counselors, to work with the individuals we serve. We have permanent (not “on call”) Day and Night positions. We provide extensive, ongoing paid training and 24/7 support as you assist the individuals we serve. You will become certified as a Teaching Counselor within the Family Teaching Model.


Homes [Work Locations] are located in Cupertino, Los Gatos, and San Jose. 

 Paid Training takes place in our South San Jose office. [1 week/paid]


Pay 

Effective 6/1/22 - $20.00 per hour $30.00/ Hour Overtime


Shifts Available

  • Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm [12 hour daily shift & 36 hours per week] 
  • Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm [12 hour daily shift & 36 hours per week] 
  • Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 8:00 pm to 7:00 am [AWAKE POSITION] [11 hour daily shift & 33 hours per week] 

Schedules are set, there is no on-call requirement, and shifts never get cancelled or can be altered.


Responsibilities:

  • Teach daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Provide direct care with sensitivity, this may include personal hygiene.
  • Support individuals in their homes and in the community.
  • Cleaning of the home and night/sleeping supervision of individuals served. [night position]

Benefits and Perks:

  • Paid Training
  • Paid Vacation [2 Weeks per Year]
  • Paid Sick Leave [5 Days per Year]
  • Holiday pay
  • Kaiser Medical Insurance [Low Cost Employee & Dependent Premiums]
  • MetLife Dental and VSP Vision Insurance [Low Cost Employee & Dependent Premiums]
  • Ongoing Professional Training
  • Certification Annual Bonus [$200 - $300 on first certification to be used towards gift cards] 
  • Monthly Teacher Appreciation Gifts 
  • Free Meals on shift [Day]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum Experience Needed:  6 months of providing care  [can be paid or unpaid experience] 

• Proof of valid CA driver’s license.

• Must be able to pass live scan background clearances, drug test, basic physical exam, tuberculosis [TB], and DMV check.


California Community Opportunities (CCO) is a local non-profit 501(c) 3 corporation and an equal opportunity employer.


Salary : $20 - $22

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