Direct Support Professional

Company: Friends of Children with Special Needs
Location: Fremont
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $21 - $26 / hourly (depending on experience) Position Title:Direct Support Professional Work Location: Fremont, CA Employment Type: Part-Time Compensation: $21 - $26 / hourly (depending on experience) JOB SUMMARY: Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) is a nonprofit organization. FCSN Adaptive Supported Living Services (ASLS) is seeking an energetic, patient, detail-oriented, and reliable direct support staff. Under direction from the Case Manager, the Direct Support Professional provides adaptive supported Living services to adults with developmental disabilities who live in their own homes. The DSP provide one-to-one support in clients homes or out in the community. We are looking for people who are mission driven and who care about supporting people in need. We are looking for people who enjoy working with people with developmental disabilities who may have complex service needs. This may include working with clients who have low verbal abilities, poor comprehension, and some behavioral challenges. We are also looking for people who are interested in teaching and role modeling a positive lifestyle. Candidates availability and flexibility to work when needed is a plus. In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) providers are encouraged to apply. JOB DUTIES: Provide in-home support to clients who live in their own homes. Support clients with Service Plan which may include but not limited to the following: shopping, budgeting, safety awareness, community access, positive relationship building, physical fitness, positive recreation, anger management, behavior and crisis intervention, coping skills, and maintaining a clean and healthy home environment; Address basic care needs of clients including but not limited to the following: medical, nutritional, hygienic, activities of daily living, social, recreational, personal management, transportation, meal preparations, and personal hygiene needs which may require exposure to bodily fluids (feces, urine, blood etc.); Assist client with household management needs including but not limited to the following: regular household maintenance, developing schedules and routines, record keeping, documentation, and paying bills etc.; Monitor client progress towards Individual Service Plan (ISP) objectives by maintaining and submitting daily/weekly/monthly progress notes to Case Manager; Completes monthly check-in report, semi-annual and annual ISP reports, special incident reports, or legal abuse reports for client Support client in a person centered manner Transport clients in the community, for the doctor appointment, or attend adult day program as needed Responsible for the health and safety of assigned client; Attend required training and staff meetings; Adhere to all FCSN policies, procedures, and program rules; Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) providers are encouraged to apply Bi-lingual in Mandarin is a plus RBT certification is a plus Must be 18 years of age; Has high school diploma or GED Fluent in oral and written English One year or more experience working with the developmentally disabled preferred No smoking and pass drug testing Must pass fingerprint background check (Child Abuse Index, Criminal Record Clearance); Recent clean TB test and health screening (within one year); Obtain valid CPR and First Aid Certificate Possess a valid California state drivers license, current registration, and valid vehicle insurance Ability to work independently and display good independent judgment; Strong time management skills, patient, and detailed oriented; Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with clients, parents, social workers, fellow workers, and others in a positive and constructive manner; Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends to meet client needs COMPANY-WIDE JOB REQUIREMENTS: Pass DOJ fingerprint-based background clearance and health screening. Possess a valid drivers license with clean driving record. Obtain CPR and First Aid certification within one month of employment. Adhere to health and safety protocols as required by local authorities BENEFITS: 401(k) & company matching Paid Sick Leave Sign-On Bonus Referral Bonus

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