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SVS

Personal Support Specialist (Direct Support) Day Program

Pay: $39,520/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Soledad, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.

$37,616 / year median in California

+27% projected growth

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Job Description

Social Vocational Services (SVS) has been serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout California since 1977. SVS is seeking caring, reliable, dedicated and outgoing individual to provide one-on-one individualized support as a Personal Support Specialist at our SOLEDAD program. Hiring Bonus! $750 after your 60th day of full attendance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide one-to-one training or adaptive services to a specific client enrolled in the Day Program (including, but not limited to: paid work, social skills building, art, recreation, volunteering) Develop and monitor individual client plans within the Program. Assist with personal hygiene needs as needed. Assess, evaluate, implement and chart client's progress on goals and objectives

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

: High school diploma, GED or equivalent Must obtain DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance Must pass post-job offer job-related physical exam including TB test First Aid/CPR certification (SVS will provide) Effective written and verbal communication

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person