Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Long Beach, CA, with client support in home and community settings. Compensation is $19.00–$20.50 per hour, with an additional $0.50–$2 per hour incentive for applicable cases. The role supports children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities through 360 Behavioral Health. The professional assists with daily activities and teaches social, self-help, and independence skills while following behavior plans. The role contributes to client growth, safety, and community involvement by tracking progress and keeping families connected.

What you'll do

• Help clients with daily activities at home and in the community
• teach social, self-help, and independence skills
• follow behavior plans and support clients through challenges
• encourage safety, independence, and community involvement
• track progress and share achievements with families
• complete paid training and collaborate with the team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

developmental disabilities

behavior plans

daily living support

social skills

long beach ca

torrance

gardena

pico rivera

bellflower

$19.00–$20.50 per hour

paid training

mileage reimbursement

part-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid training, career pathways, mileage and phone expense reimbursement, team activities, and mileage reimbursement for applicable client distances.

Why this role

The posting describes part-time positions starting at 15–20 hours per week, with potential to expand to full-time depending on center needs and availability. Mileage reimbursement may apply when a client is over 20 miles away.

About the employer

Behavior Respite In Action, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.