Caregiver for Behavioral Group Home
- Driver's license
Open in 2 locations
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California
4 open- $18.47/hr
Lancaster, CA (opens on this page)
Posted 3w ago
- $19.50/hr
San Fernando, CA (opens on this page)
Posted 3w ago
- $20/hr
San Fernando, CA (opens on this page)
Posted 4w ago
- $18.47/hr
San Fernando, CA (opens on this page)
Posted 4w ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $18.47 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in California post a median of $20.50 an hour, the middle half $19–$22, across 1,347 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Caregivers employed in California earn a median of $16.50 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Registered Home Care Aide (Home Care Aide Registry), from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Home Care Services Branch.
- Training: at least 5 hours.
- An aide of a licensed Home Care Organization must be registered on the Home Care Aide Registry (Live Scan criminal background check through CDSS, free of active tuberculosis) and complete at least 5 hours of entry-level training (2 hours orientation, 3 hours safety) before being with a client.
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- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 28.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 85.5%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.58x · Clicks 27
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 76.1% · Stating an hourly rate 73.8%
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About the job
NOTE: Work Location for this specific posting is Antelope Acres area of Lancaster, CACaregiver DSP for Behavioral Group Home Pay Rate: $18.47 per hour (for this specific group home)
Schedules are regular and consistentTHRIVE AS A CAREGIVER AT SEVITA. EACH DAY, YOU’LL
Be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well
Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve
Experience ownership and trust from your leaders to do what’s right for participants
Take initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities
Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition
You’ll assist the individuals in a group home setting with their personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. If you’re compassionate, patient, and find meaning in this type of work, you'll find a promising future at Sevita.
EVERY PERSON DESERVES A FULFILLING CAREER
Competitive Pay: Starting rate is currently at $18.47/hour, plus Pay on Demand, Full benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week, including health benefits and 401(k) with a 3% company match
Time Off: Paid time off plus holiday pay to recharge so you can be your best at work - both full time AND part-time staff get double time holiday pay when they work on the 8 major holidays!
Network of Support: Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing - and want to reward staff who work well with training and advancement/promotions.
Job Security: A stable job at an established, growing company with advancement opportunities
Learning and Development: We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SEVITA
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent;
DSP Year 1 and DSP Year 2 certifications - PREFERRED
Experience REQUIRED: At least 6 months-1 year experience in direct care of individuals with developmental disabilities - AND - must have some experience working with severe behavioral challenges such as verbal and physical aggression, running away, and so on.
Skills: Behavioral de-escalation, knowledge of client rights and advocacy, strong communication skills
Clearances: must be able to pass applicable criminal and driver history background checks and a pre-employment physical and TB test.
Characteristics: Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible
Licenses: Valid CA Driver's license; must have driver history of at least one year as a licensed driver (in any US state)
AVAILABILITY: All positions require working at least one weekend shift (some schedules include both weekend days) on a regular basis
Relevant experience includes: Behavioral Technician, Behavioral Interventionist, ABA, DSP with Developmentally disabled population
Apply today and explore careers, well lived at Sevita.
From Sevita's job posting for Lancaster, CA, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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