At DABS, Inc., we provide comprehensive skills training and supported living services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Since 2005, we’ve been empowering individuals to lead more independent lives—through advocacy, innovation, and unwavering commitment.
We believe in showing up—especially when things get hard. Dignity is our guiding principle, and as demand for our services grows, so does our resolve to ensure every person we serve is respected, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive.
Join us!
As a DSP/Personal Attendant, you will provide individualized support to adults with developmental disabilities receiving Supported Living Services. The primary focus of this role is the active supervision of individuals to ensure their health and safety, while providing occasional hands-on assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) for individuals with complex needs. You will provide incidental behavioral prevention and intervention support, operate with increased independence, and be responsible for maintaining service quality and helping ensure a stable living environment.
Your Impact in Action
Provide consistent, person-centered supervision within the individual’s home and community.
Supervise and provide occasional hands-on support for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including:
Bathing, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene
Preparing meals and feeding
Light housekeeping and laundry
Supervise medication administration when needed.
Accompany and/or transport the individual to medical and personal appointments.
Implement established Behavior Support Plans (BSP) to prevent and de-escalate outbursts or mental health symptoms.
Apply crisis prevention and intervention techniques (e.g., Safety-Care or CPI) during severe episodes to ensure immediate safety.
Observe and report changes in health, behavior, and/or environments to the supervisor.
Complete daily logs and progress notes in compliance with DDS, Regional Center, and agency standards.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and other activities as needed.
Your Readiness to Serve
2–3 years of experience providing direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Prior experience working with individuals with complex behavioral or mental health needs is preferred.
Proficiency in implementing Individual Program Plan (IPP), Individual Service Plan (ISP) and BSPs.
Prior training in Safety Care or crisis intervention (e.g. CPI or equivalent) is preferred.
Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to make discretionary decisions that prioritize individual safety and autonomy.
Ability to maintain professional relationships with families and stakeholders.
Ability to maintain high standards of professional ethics, including punctual attendance.
Ability to provide care with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and respect for personal values.
Ability to communicate clearly and document observations accurately.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and maintaining the following requirements throughout your tenure:
Valid TB clearance.
Valid CPR/First Aid certification.
Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
Our Commitment to You
Compensation for this role ranges from $26-$29 per hour, paid weekly. This represents a good-faith estimate of the hourly wage we reasonably expect to pay a candidate upon hire based on experience and the requirements of this role. Training will be paid at the minimum wage.
We strive to work around your schedule - full-time and part-time positions available.
We cover the essentials, including healthcare benefits, paid sick leave and mileage reimbursement.
We promote from within and offer opportunities for training and development.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
DABS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].
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