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Direct Care Staff

Developmental Services Continuum, INC.
La Mesa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026

Basic Employment Qualifications:

  • Be 18 years or older to apply.
  • Able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
  • Pass a pre-employment physical examination, drug screen and TB test.
  • Clear the Department of Justice and FBI background check (background check information; https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care/caregiver-background-check/background-check) prior to being hired. Approved CDSS Exemption accepted.
  • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate with clients in English.
  • Preferred completion of 40 hours RBT training.
  • Preferred completion of DSP 1 and DSP 2 courses.
  • Preferred six months experience working with developmentally/intellectually disabled clients.
  • Ability to handle physical aspects of the job, including but not limited to; walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, push, pull, and lift items weighing 50 pounds or less repeatedly during a shift.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • “Direct care” of clients as needed, including personal hygiene, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, feeding, shopping, laundry, etc., allowing clients to do as much as possible for themselves in these areas.
  • Prepare meals for clients with their participation whenever possible.
  • Keep the home in good condition, including cleanliness, encouraging client participation whenever possible.
  • Complete ongoing training as required, including but not limited to: DSP year-1, DSP year-2, client rights, medication management, Pro-Act, attend monthly in-service, etc.
  • Job duties are not all-inclusive, other duties may be assigned as needed.

Available Shifts: Full time or part time, weekend availability required

  • 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • 2:30 pm – 10:30 pm
  • 10:00 pm – 8:30 am
  • 10:30 pm – 9:00 am

Locations:

  • San Diego 92119
  • El Cajon 92021
  • La Mesa 91942
  • Lakeside 92040
  • Lemon Grove 91945

Pay Range:

  • $20.00 to $24.00 hourly

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Plans; Disability, Cancer, Accident, plus more
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Individual Retirement Account with State of CA
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Paid Orientation
  • Paid Training
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Paycheck Advances

Interviews will be scheduled through email.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

  • What days of the week are you available to work?
  • What shift do you prefer to work (listed on the ad)?
  • Are you available to work at all locations listed on the ad?
  • Do you have a 40-hour Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) Completion Certificate?
  • Have you completed the DSP 1 and DSP 2 courses?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $24

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