Direct Support Professional - Day Program Instructors

New Horizons, Serving Individuals with Special Needs

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Glendale, California, US on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 16, 2026 Last posted May 16, 2026
Job description

Are you passionate about helping individuals with special needs develop essential life skills and reach their full potential? If so, New Horizons is looking for an engaging Day Program Instructor. In this role, you will be responsible for providing hands-on instruction and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in various life skills areas.

This will be a very rewarding experience for reliable people who have a passion to help others.

A perfect part-time or second job!

No experience necessary. We are willing to train the right candidate.

Rate: $23.00/hr

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am - 3pm (27.5 hours a week)

Requirements

* Bilingual in English and Armenian is a plus
* High School Diploma or equivalent required.
* Driving required. Must be willing to drive an 8-passenger van.

*Must be at least 21 years of age.
*Must have a valid California Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier
*Legally driving for at least 3 years in the United States

*Must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including background check, drug screening, and physical

*Experience with special needs / developmental disabilities is a plus

Benefits

  • Paid sick leave
  • All paid trainings, including CPR/AED & First Aid
  • Discounts Program
  • Referral Program
  • And more...
About this role

Summary

Provide instruction and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, no experience necessary.

Job title

Day Program Instructor

Experience level

none

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Must be in Glendale, California, with remote work not allowed.

Salary

$23k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

driver's licensebackground checkphysical

Preferred skills

bilingual English Armenianexperience with special needs

Specializations

developmental disabilitieslife skills
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Glendale, CA, USA

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