Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Adult Day Program | North Hills

New Horizons, Serving Individuals with Special Needs

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North Hills, California, US on site Until 8/23/2026 3+ years exp First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted April 3, 2026
Job description

Are you passionate about helping people with special needs build life skills and reach their goals? New Horizons is hiring engaging Direct Support Professionals to provide hands-on daily support and guidance for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Join our team for a deeply fulfilling experience where your dependability changes lives.

Location: North Hills, CA

Pay Rate: $23.00/hr

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; 32.5 hours/week (30-min unpaid lunch)

Position Type: Part-Time Eligible for Benefits

We hire for empathy and train for success. Benefit from fully paid, hands-on training starting day one—no prior caregiving experience needed.

Requirements

  • Legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Minimum of 21 years of age at the time of application.
  • High School Diploma or a state-certified equivalent.
  • Full professional proficiency in verbal and written English.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of licensed driving experience.
  • Valid California Driver’s License with a driving record that meets agency insurability standards.
  • Willingness and ability to safely operate an 8-passenger agency vehicle.
  • Successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, comprehensive drug screening, physical evaluation, and tuberculosis (TB) clearance.

Benefits

  • 30+ work hours eligible for part-time benefits (Medical, Vision & Dental)
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Differential rates for Holidays
  • All paid trainings, including CPR/AED & First Aid
  • Discounts Program
  • Referral Program
  • FSA
  • And more...
About this role

Summary

Provide daily support and guidance to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Job title

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Adult Day Program

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

North Hills, CA; remote work not allowed

Salary

$23k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

driver's licenseverbal and written englishcriminal background checkdrug screeningphysical evaluationtb clearance

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

special needslife skillsdevelopmental disabilities
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

North Hills, Los Angeles, CA, USA

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