Direct Support Professional Lead, San Marcos

Direct Support Professional Lead, San Marcos The Arc of San Diego - North County Training Center, 1336 Rancheros Drive, San Marcos, California, United States of America Job Description Posted Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM Join Our Passionate Team at The Arc of San Diego! Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities? At The Arc of San Diego, we are the largest and most comprehensive provider of services in San Diego County, and we’re looking for dedicated individuals like you to join our diverse and dynamic team. We believe in putting people first and creating meaningful days for our clients and each other. If you’re passionate about empowering others to live their most fulfilling and independent lives, and you’re excited about professional growth and continuous learning, we want you on our team! Join The Arc of San Diego as a Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP III) , where you'll play a key role in fostering independence, promoting skill development, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment for clients in our Day Program. Location: San Marcos Schedule: The schedule for this position is Mon- Fri 8:30-4p. Pay: The pay for this position is $21.00 to $21.65. Who You Are: A dedicated advocate who believes in person-centered support A collaborative leader who mentors Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) Passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals and enhance their quality of life Organized, adaptable, and skilled at creating engaging program activities A Typical Day Will Include: Provides guidance and coaching to DSPs , ensuring high-quality client support Developing and implementing Individual Support Plans (ISPs) to foster skill-building and independence Designing and delivering lesson plans and structured training for clients Supporting community integration by identifying job, training, and volunteer opportunities Monitoring and reporting client progress and behavioral support plans Ensuring compliance with Community Care Licensing, Title 22, and Title 17 regulations Maintaining accurate client records, reports, and documentation What You’ll Need to Be Successful: High School Diploma or GED required 30+ college units in social services or related field (OR 4+ years of extensive related professional experience) 18+ months experience providing direct support to individuals with disabilities Strong knowledge of client rights, service coordination, and program development Valid California Driver’s license , current auto insurance, and acceptable DMV driving record We’d Love It If You: Have experience using electronic case management systems Have a passion for community inclusion and advocacy Join The Arc of San Diego and become part of a mission-driven, supportive team that truly makes a difference! Apply today to help individuals reach their fullest potential. The Arc of San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have a strict policy against harassment and retaliation of any type and are dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Our goal is to provide a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as well as other disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on any protected class or any combination of two or more protected classes: race (including natural hairstyles and hair texture), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (including language use restrictions), age (40 and over), legally protected medical condition (including cancer and AIDS/HIV), physical or mental disability, marital and domestic partner status, sex (including sex stereotypes and pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, ancestry, genetic information/ characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, military and veteran status, known status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or of certain violent crimes, or whose covered family member is a homicide victim, enrollment in a public assistance program, off duty and off-site cannabis use or any other characteristic or activity protected by law. We also prohibit discrimination, harassment, retaliation, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of the above characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of those characteristics. The Arc of San Diego is a federal subcontractor and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60- 300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. The Arc of San Diego will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified candidates with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If candidates need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition, they should contact their Supervisor or Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Arc of San Diego