Lead DSP

Job Title: Lead Direct Support Professional (Part Time)

Location: San Diego CA

Employment Type: Part Time hourly non exempt (with a path to full time)

Compensation: $23 to $25 per hour depending on experience

Almost Family provides 1:1 support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across San Diego County. We are vendored through San Diego Regional Center. Our work is built around helping the people we serve live independently safely and on their own terms.

The Lead DSP is a hybrid field and office position. You will spend part of your week providing direct support to clients and part of it in our San Diego office supporting scheduling communication and hiring. This role is designed for someone who is already a strong DSP and wants to move toward operations and leadership. It starts part time with the expectation that it grows into full time as our San Diego program expands.

• Provide leadership guidance and support to the Direct Support Professional (DSP) team.
• Assist in developing and implementing individualized care plans that promote independence and community inclusion.
• Ensure compliance with company policies procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support clients with daily living activities including personal care transportation community engagement development and employment.
• Train and mentor new DSP staff fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
• Communicate effectively with clients families and interdisciplinary team members.
• Document client progress and any incidents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Other administrative support tasks as assigned.

• Previous experience as a Direct Support Professional with leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Passion for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide hands-on assistance with personal care and daily living activities.
• Flexible schedule to meet the needs of our clients.
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass background checks and provide references.

• Compensation: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour paid bi-weekly.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision).
• Paid training and ongoing education.
• Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate.

Almost Family is a leading provider of community-based healthcare and related services. We are committed to enhancing the lives of individuals we serve by offering compassionate person-centered care. Located in San Diego CA our team is dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we work and live through providing care that feels like family.

Almost Family is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion (including religious dress and grooming practices) creed national origin ancestry citizenship status sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions reproductive health decision making marital or domestic partner status age (40 and over) physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information or characteristics military or veteran status request for protected family or medical leave or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.