Senior Direct Support Professional Enhanced Behavior Support
San Diego, CA - USA
Job Summary
Why join our team
At Options For All we create opportunities for adults with disabilities to live work and love life in their community with dignity and respect. As a USA TODAY Top Workplace we are proud to build a culture where team members feel supported valued and connected to meaningful work.
As a Senior Direct Support Professional you will make a difference every day by helping people build independence make choices and work toward their goals. This is more than a job. It is a chance to create real impact while joining a mission-driven organization that values dignity inclusion and respect. We are looking for people who care deeply take initiative and want to help others thrive.
Why youll love it here
At Options For All we believe a great workplace starts with putting people first. We are proud to build a culture where team members feel supported valued and connected to the work they do. We celebrate diversity foster belonging and create opportunities for growth.
When you join our team you can expect:
A supportive team environment
Meaningful work that makes a difference
An inclusive culture where you belong
Opportunities to learn and grow
Your benefits start on Day 1:
100% company-paid medical dental and vision coverage for employees
Comprehensive coverage for qualifying dependents including 100% dental and vision and 50% medical
Retirement savings plan with up to a 5% company match
Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
Paid vacation sick time and paid holidays including your birthday
Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
What youll be doing
As a Senior Direct Support Professional you will provide high-quality person-centered support to adults with disabilities across a variety of programs and service settings. This role is for someone who is experienced adaptable and ready to step in where support is needed most.
You will support individuals with a wide range of needs including daily living behavioral medical and employment-related needs. You will help people build skills increase independence and participate more fully in their communities while creating a safe respectful and supportive environment.
This role also serves as a leader on the addition to providing direct support you will mentor newer staff model best practices and partner with supervisors to support individual goals staff development and program success.
In this role you will:
Provide compassionate person-centered support in home community and employment settings.
Help individuals build daily living social behavioral and work-related skills that support greater independence.
Follow support plans track progress and complete timely accurate documentation.
Build positive relationships with the people we support families team members employers and community partners.
Plan and lead meaningful activities based on individual goals interests and needs.
Support individuals with community access transportation and participation in work and daily life.
Respond calmly and effectively in changing situations while helping maintain a safe and consistent environment.
Serve as a mentor and role model for team members including helping support the growth of newer staff.
Partner with supervisors and other team members to support training service planning and program quality.
Step in across programs as needed and support evolving program and service needs.
Qualifications
What were looking for
Were looking for someone who is compassionate dependable flexible and ready to make a positive impact. The right person brings strong judgment a calm presence and a genuine commitment to supporting adults with disabilities with dignity and respect.
Qualifications
Education
60 or more college units OR
Experience
At least 3 years of experience supporting adults with disabilities.
Strong experience providing direct support to people with a wide range of support needs including individuals with more intensive behavioral physical or medical needs.
Skills
Ability to work across multiple programs and adapt to different environments and support needs.
Experience supporting skill building in community-based settings with a focus on independence and age-appropriate learning.
Experience using adaptive devices communication supports or other tools that help people succeed.
Basic technology skills including mobile phone use email Microsoft Office Zoom and electronic documentation systems.
Strong communication teamwork organization and problem-solving skills.
Other Requirements
21 years of age or older
A valid drivers license reliable transportation and an acceptable driving record are required for this role.
This role requires travel within the region where services are provided.
Final candidates must successfully complete a background check.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
This position requires the employee to regularly stand walk sit talk and hear. The employee must be capable of writing using a computer keyboard telephone and related office equipment. Ability to lift 10lbs. required.
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee will experience normal office conditions with a well-lighted work area and minor noise from standard office equipment.
Equal Opportunity and Accommodation
Options For All is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please contactCiara Quinonesat.
Required Experience:
Senior IC