Direct Service Worker

Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Direct Service Worker to join our team! You will assist in the daily care of elderly or disabled individuals. Responsibilities: Assist clients with daily living activities Communicate ongoing care results and updates to relevant parties Collaborate with clients and families for best care opportunities Maintain a healthy and comfortable living environment ​ Qualifications: Previous experience in personal care or other related fields Compassionate and caring demeanor Ability to build rapport with clients Excellent written and verbal communication skills Company Description We are an independent living agency that serves adults in San Diego County with intellectual/developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, and other conditions related to intellectual disability. The support specialist will help assist the client with their Individualized Service Plan (ISP) goals and provide 1-on-1 training inside the consumer’s home or out into the community. The services you will be assisting the client with, but are not limited to: Financial Management Self-Advocacy Skills Personal Care Community/Recreational Resources Mobility Parenting Assistance Household/Community Safety Menu Planning Health Awareness Job Requirements:‬ Proof of High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent‬ At least 2 years work experience with individuals that have developmental disabilities. The ability to program and work through client issues. And behavioral challenges Applicant must have reliable transportation, proof of insurance, and registration Writes individual objectives in measurable format Writes quarterly reports reflecting goals and objectives Follow through in a timely manner with personnel matters Assist persons supported in meeting goals and objectives Train person supported the skills required to meet goals and objectives Assist person supported to develop relationships and find naturals and assist in accessing community resources Maintain daily progress notes to reflect goals and objective Provide crisis intervention as needed to person’s supported Provide functional skills training Secure self sustained living arrangements Communicates all individual related information to appropriate relief staff in a timely manner Must be able to pass all pre-employment assessments, physical, drug test and finger print review. You need to be able to perform administrative duties as well and attend all meetings. Company Description We are an independent living agency that serves adults in San Diego County with intellectual/developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, and other conditions related to intellectual disability.\r\nThe support specialist will help assist the client with their Individualized Service Plan (ISP) goals and provide 1-on-1 training inside the consumer’s home or out into the community. The services you will be assisting the client with, but are not limited to:\r\nFinancial Management\r\nSelf-Advocacy Skills\r\nPersonal Care\r\nCommunity/Recreational Resources\r\nMobility\r\nParenting Assistance\r\nHousehold/Community Safety\r\nMenu Planning\r\nHealth Awareness\r\nJob Requirements:‬ Proof of High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent‬\r\nAt least 2 years work experience with individuals that have developmental disabilities.\r\nThe ability to program and work through client issues. And behavioral challenges\r\nApplicant must have reliable transportation, proof of insurance, and registration\r\nWrites individual objectives in measurable format\r\nWrites quarterly reports reflecting goals and objectives\r\nFollow through in a timely manner with personnel matters\r\nAssist persons supported in meeting goals and objectives\r\nTrain person supported the skills required to meet goals and objectives\r\nAssist person supported to develop relationships and find naturals and assist in accessing community resources\r\nMaintain daily progress notes to reflect goals and objective\r\nProvide crisis intervention as needed to person’s supported\r\nProvide functional skills training\r\nSecure self sustained living arrangements\r\nCommunicates all individual related information to appropriate relief staff in a timely manner\r\nMust be able to pass all pre-employment assessments, physical, drug test and finger print review. You need to be able to perform administrative duties as well and attend all meetings.

Location: San Diego, CA, US

Posted Date: 6/22/2025