Direct Service Professional Intern, Community Support

Job overview

The Direct Service Professional (DSP) Intern role is onsite in Bakersfield, CA, and pays $16.90–$17.40 per hour. The program is a paid, three-month shadow training initiative launched by All's Well Healthcare in partnership with California's Department of Developmental Services to introduce candidates to organizations supporting adults with special needs. Working under an experienced DSP mentor for up to three months and 30 hours per week, the intern learns to support people with developmental or intellectual needs in pursuing independence and fulfilling lives. Duties vary by individual and may include daily living support, community participation, communication, and documenting services and progress; permanent employment may be offered if there is a mutual fit.

What you'll do

• Under mentor supervision, shadow and learn support practices
• duties may include supporting communication and social interaction, assisting with daily living skills such as cooking, hygiene, and transportation, encouraging community participation, facilitating access to services and resources, supporting education and job readiness goals, promoting health and wellness, advocating for rights and inclusion, helping maintain relationships, documenting services and progress, and centering the individual in decision-making.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

paid internship

direct service professional intern

community support

bakersfield ca

$16.90–$17.40/hr

three-month training

up to 30 hours per week

developmental disabilities

daily living support

community inclusion

mentor supervision

weekend shifts available

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Weekly pay, retention payments at six and twelve months, free interactive training, varied schedules, and potential long-term career path.

Why this role

Paid three-month shadow training program, up to 30 hours per week. Permanent employment may be offered if there is a mutual fit, sometimes as early as week three. Schedule varies Monday through Sunday, with morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts available.

About the employer

Alls Well is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.