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Alls Well

Adult Day Program Assistant

City Of Industry, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $18/hr

PURPOSE OF DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL (DSP) INTERNSHIP This program is designed to highlight the career opportunities available to you in becoming a DSP, while providing you with the skills that ...

Vista Hill Foundation

ADULT DAY PROGRAM AIDE

San Diego, CA · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

PROGRAM The Stein Adult Day Programs serve individuals that have developmental disabilities to teach them basic life skills by supervising them on daily "outings" and activities. The work environment ...

Spread Your Wings

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Day Program Facilitator

Willits, CA · On-site

$19/hr

Spread Your Wings is a Community-Based Adult Behavioral Day Program serving individuals with ... Ensure the safety and well-being of each individual at all times * Assist with redirecting and ...

AbilityPath

Adult Day Program Manager

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$70K - $78K/yr

AbilityPath is hiring an Adult Day Program Manager Are you passionate about supporting adults with developmental disabilities to thrive, build skills, and create meaningful pathways to employment and ...

AbilityPath

Adult Day Program Manager

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$70K - $78K/yr

AbilityPath is hiring an Adult Day Program Manager Are you passionate about supporting adults with developmental disabilities to thrive, build skills, and create meaningful pathways to employment and ...

Momentum

Adult Day Program Coordinator

Northridge, CA · On-site

$20.78 - $24.65/hr

The Adult Day Program Driver is responsible for providing transportation for people supported at Momentum locations in the San Fernando Valley to and from the Day Program in Thousand Oaks. In this ...

Momentum

Adult Day Program Caregiver

Thousand Oaks, CA · On-site

$20.78 - $24.65/hr

... new Adult Day Program in Thousand Oaks. As a Caregiver/Direct Support Professional, you will ... Respects and promotes the right of individuals * Assist people attending the program with program ...

ETTA

Support Staff (Adult Day Program)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Members of ETTA's Day Program Team,Assist Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilitiesto Live More Independent & Enriching Lives.ABOUT ETTAETTA, a unique and respected non-profit, has been ...

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What is the difference between Adult Day Program Assistant vs Personal Care Assistant?

AspectAdult Day Program AssistantPersonal Care Assistant
CertificationsCPR/First Aid, sometimes specialized trainingCPR/First Aid, caregiver certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentAdult day centers, community settingsPrivate homes, healthcare facilities
Job DutiesAssist with social activities, monitor health, support daily routinesAssist with personal hygiene, mobility, medication reminders
Employer & IndustrySenior care, community health organizationsHome healthcare, assisted living facilities

While both roles involve caring for individuals, Adult Day Program Assistants focus on social and health support in community settings, whereas Personal Care Assistants primarily provide personal hygiene and daily living assistance in private or healthcare environments.

What cities in California are hiring for Adult Day Program Assistant jobs?

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Infographic showing various Adult Day Program Assistant job openings in California as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Adult Day Program Assistant

Rowland Heights, CA • On-site

All's Well, Inc
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$16.90 - $18/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

PURPOSE OF DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL (DSP) INTERNSHIP
This program is designed to highlight the career opportunities available to you in becoming aDSP, while providing you with the skills that youneed to deliver high-quality services and supports that allow people to live their best lives and feel empowered.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND FRAMEWORK FOR CARRYING OUT RESPONSIBILITIES
As a DSP Intern, you will learn about the role of, and perform entry-level duties under, a qualified DSP for up to three months and up to thirty hours per week. The duties of a DSP are tailored around each individual served and may include support with: participant empowerment, communication, community and service(s) networking, facilitation of services, providing community living skills and supports, education, training and self-development, advocacy, vocational, educational and career support, organizational participation, documentation, building and maintaining healthy friendships and other relationships, keeping the participant at the center (person-centered), and supporting their health and wellness, which may include assisting with daily tasks.
The role of a DSP is complex and requires a specific set of skills and values. The following represents what to expect in the DSP practice:
  • DSPs recognize the unique gifts, preferences and needs of each person supported.
  • DSPs recognize the personhood of people they support. They partner with them in making informed decisions and everyday choices about their finances, well-being, relationships, and employment.
  • DSPs will use knowledge, skills (competencies), and values such as the NADSP Code of Ethics to guide their work and provide quality services.
  • DSPs continue to learn and develop their professional abilities through ongoing in-service and self-directed education and training.
  • DSPs understand that quality services occur at the point of interaction with the people that they support.
  • DSPs realize that their role includes being a mentor and a facilitator.
  • DSPs inform the people they support regarding their responsibilities and advocate with them for their valued role in society.
  • DSPs create environments where the people they support feel empowered to have meaningful relationships with friends, their families, and promote integration and inclusion in all our nation's communities.
  • DSPs respect the privacy of the people they support and commit to promote their physical and emotional well-being.

PAY: $16.90 per hour. Weekly pay + incentives offered.
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 3:30PM
PROGRAM PERKS
  • Weekly pay
  • Employment retention payments at six and twelve months
  • FREE Interactive training
  • A variety of schedules available
  • Play an integral role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their community
  • May lead to a long-term career path

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must be 21 years or older
  • Must have a High School Diploma (or equivalent) or a Certificate of Completion
  • Must have a valid Driver's License
  • Must pass a background check and other required health screenings

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
A DSP Intern may work indoors or outdoors and may perform tasks which involve frequent sitting, standing, writing, or performing repetitive motions. On occasion a DSP may perform tasks that involve, but are not limited to bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, standing, reaching, walking, and lifting of 25 lbs.

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