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Do work that changes someone's day — every day

Direct Support Professionals are the heart of Caring About Lives. If you're patient, reliable, and want work that matters, we'd love to meet you.

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Why CAL

Support that's felt on both sides

01

Meaningful impact

Help real people gain independence, confidence, and a fuller life in their community.

02

Training & growth

Orientation and ongoing training so you're prepared and keep building your skills.

03

Team that shows up

A small, committed team where your reliability is seen and valued.

04

Flexible schedules

Day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts to fit around your life.

Open roles

Where you can join

We hire Direct Support Professionals across both of our programs. Tell us your availability and we'll match you to the right fit.

Supported Living

DSP — SLS

Support individuals in their own homes with daily living, personal care, health and safety, and community activities. Includes day, evening, and overnight shifts.

  • Personal care & daily routines
  • Medication assistance & appointments
  • Overnight & awake-night options
Apply for SLS
Independent Living

DSP — ILS

Coach individuals building daily-living, financial, and community skills. Great for people who love teaching, encouraging, and celebrating progress.

  • Life-skills coaching & role-play
  • Budgeting, transportation & community access
  • Job-readiness & self-advocacy support
Apply for ILS
What we look for

The basics to get started

You don't need years of experience — you need heart, dependability, and a willingness to learn. New hires complete orientation and training within their first two weeks.

  • Genuine care and respect for people with disabilities
  • Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
  • Proof of auto insurance and a clean DMV record
  • Ability to pass a background check (DOJ Live Scan fingerprinting)
  • Completed health screening
  • Dependability, patience, and good communication

Requirements follow state General Licensing and regional center standards. We'll walk you through each step.

Apply

Start your application

Send us your details and we'll reach out about next steps. You can also email your resume directly.