Location: Bakersfield, Visalia, Tulare 
Employment Type: Full-time  

Role Overview 

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide hands-on support to adults with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. This role focuses on supporting daily living, skill-building, and community engagement while helping create a safe, structured, and home-like environment. 

DSPs play a key role in helping individuals work toward the goals outlined in their Individual Program Plan (IPP) and Individual Behavioral Support Plan (IBSP), while treating every person with dignity, respect, and professionalism. 

What You’ll Do 

DSPs support individuals in their day-to-day lives through responsibilities that include: 

• Providing daily care, training, and behavioral support based on each individual’s IPP and IBSP 

• Supporting individuals with daily living activities, routines, and skill development 

• Encouraging participation in recreational and community-based activities 

• Preparing and serving meals and snacks according to established guidelines 

• Supporting medication self-administration as prescribed 

• Observing and reporting changes in health, behavior, or well-being 

• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe living environment 

• Documenting progress, activities, and notes accurately and consistently 

• Participating in team meetings and care planning as required 

Minimum Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or GED 

• Valid California Driver’s License 

• Willingness to submit to DOJ, FBI, and CCL background clearances 

• Willingness to complete required health screenings (TB, physical, drug screen, functional capacity) 

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working in residential care settings 

• Familiarity with IPPs, IBSPs, and person-centered support models 

• Strong communication and documentation skills