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Direct Support Professional

Elwyn logoElwyn~$18–$25/hrtypical34 openings in 21 placesPart time / Full timePosted 3d ago
  • Driver's license

Open in 21 locations

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California

34 open

How this pay compares

This posting states $27 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in California post a median of $20 an hour, the middle half $19.71–$21.25, across 59 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Direct support professionals employed in California earn a median of $16.50 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

Overview

Pay Rate: $27/hour

Multiple FT/PT Schedules available

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
  • Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
  • Paid On-the-Job Training
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

Job Description

Elwyn seeks Direct Support Professionals to work with our team in residential group homes.

Primary Function

  • Direct Support Professional staff provide assistance and supervise residents in activities of daily living.
  • Responsible for adhering to and documenting an individual's program as directed by the Program Administrator, RN House Manager or licensed staff in charge.
  • Responsible for providing active programming at all times.
  • Responsible for adherence to standards, procedures and schedules established by their supervisor.
  • Functions are consistent with certified nurse's aide regulations.
  • Responsible for ensuring that any suspicion of or knowledge of suspected abuse is reported in accordance with the law and program policies "Mandated Reporter" (SOC 341).

Requirements

  • Valid California driver's license and acceptable driving history
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid C.N.A certification (only required if working in medical group homes)
  • Successful completion of all trainings as required by applicable regulations
  • One year experience working in a program serving persons with developmental disabilities preferred

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ADArequest@elwyn.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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From Elwyn's job posting for Sonoma, CA, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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