On-Call Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Neighbors Helping Neighbors | Carpinteria, CA
Flexible / On-Call / Fill-In Position

Neighbors Helping Neighbors is seeking a dependable, compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support adults with developmental disabilities in Carpinteria and the greater Santa Barbara area.

This is a flexible, on-call position designed for someone who would like to pick up additional shifts as they become available. There are no guaranteed weekly hours or fixed schedule, making this a great opportunity for someone seeking supplemental income, flexible work, or hands-on experience in caregiving, human services, social services, or behavioral health.

What You'll Do

As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide person-centered support that helps adults with developmental disabilities maintain independence, participate in their community, and work toward their individual goals.

Responsibilities may include:

• Provide companionship, encouragement, and individualized support
• Assist clients with daily living skills and routines
• Support participation in community activities, appointments, errands, and outings
• Encourage independence, communication, socialization, and personal development
• Help maintain a safe, respectful, and positive environment
• Follow individualized care or support plans
• Observe and communicate changes, concerns, or important information to appropriate staff
• Provide transportation or accompany clients in the community when required
• Maintain professional boundaries and respect client privacy and dignity

Schedule

This is an on-call / fill-in position with shifts offered based on client and staffing needs.

Available shifts may include:

• Mornings
• Afternoons
• Evenings
• Weekends
• Overnight shifts

There are no guaranteed hours. Candidates with flexible availability will have the greatest opportunity to pick up shifts.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient, dependable, and respectful
• Comfortable working independently and adapting to different client needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license preferred
• Previous experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, caregiving, behavioral health, or human services is helpful but not required
• Ability to follow individualized support plans and safety procedures
• Dependable attendance and willingness to accept shifts when available

Experience Is Helpful, But We Will Train the Right Person

Experience as a Direct Support Professional, caregiver, personal care attendant, behavioral aide, home care aide, residential counselor, or community support worker is a plus, but we welcome dependable candidates who are interested in learning.

Training will be provided.

Why Join Neighbors Helping Neighbors?

This position is a great fit for someone who wants:

• Flexible, supplemental work
• Experience in developmental disability services or human services
• Meaningful work supporting adults in the community
• The opportunity to make a direct impact while helping individuals maintain independence

If you are compassionate, reliable, flexible, and enjoy helping others, we encourage you to apply.

At Neighbors Helping Neighbors, we believe that each person we serve deserves to live a life filled with dignity and purpose.