Direct Support Professional

Do you have a passion for helping others? Come join us at Home of Guiding Hands where you can have a positive impact daily and make a difference! We are interested in people who are inspired and passionate to help others in need. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with Home of Guiding Hands, you are a part of the improvements, changes, and accomplishments our clients achieve every day. Direct Support Professionals assist clients with: -Community Outings and Therapies -Exercise and Health -Cooking and Household Duties -Hygiene Related Tasks - Bathing/Showering, Toileting, Tooth Brushing etc. -Building Relationships Our Company We have provided services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 50 years, and are well-known throughout San Diego County. The Residential program is our largest and longest running program. There are 30 residential locations we assist and care for, and each home can care for up to 6 people. We have positively impacted thousands of people with special needs and their families within the community. -We will train you, and there are no hiring costs - we pay for your fingerprinting, CPR training, pre-employment physical, TB test, etc.. -Constant growth provides opportunities for you to work with a variety of clients -Experienced managers provide regular supervision so you will feel supported and valued -Employee Recognition Program celebrates employee contributions with gift cards and prizes -Training and Development offered for all levels -Voted one of the Top Workplaces 2019 in the San Diego Union Tribune Our Location Our residential locations are spread out within East County San Diego. It is an estimate of no more than 20 miles from our main office in El Cajon. Location assignments are discussed within the interview process. Schedules Available - Full-time and On-Call positions -AM shift : 6 am- 2 pm -PM shifts: 2 pm- 8pm or 2 pm- 10 pm -NOC shift: 10 pm- 6 am Requirements -High school diploma or GED equivalency -18 years or older -Valid Driver's License with 24 months of driving experience (preferred) *As an agency we fall under the California mandate and Public Heath Order and have a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination policy which requires all of our employees to be fully vaccinated, including boosters. Applicants and employees may request an exemption from this requirement for medical or religious reasons. Such exemptions are not guaranteed and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Why Apply? -Rewarding work -Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits offered -Life Insurance Coverage -403b - Retirement Plan -Paid sick and vacation time -Vacation cash out- get paid for your unused hours -Discounted amusement park tickets, cell phone plans, gym memberships, etc. -Overtime available (voluntary) *Benefits may vary based on full-time or on call status