Up to $500 Sign On Bonus!*

Starting Rate: $17.25/Hour

Schedules Available: 

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday - Friday (32 hours/full-time)

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturday - Monday (24 hours/part-time)

Momentum is hiring a Caregiver/Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide support to adults with disabilities to live full and dignified lives. As a Caregiver/DSP, you provide support in the person’s own home and out in the community, typically with one person at a time. Our Caregiver/DSPs have the unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in healthcare and to develop caring relationships.

Benefits (Part-time): 

• $500.00 Sign on Bonus*
• Life Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation/Sick
• Credit Union Benefits and Discounts
• $750.00 Referral Bonus Program
• Retirement Plan (403B)
• Direct Deposit 
• Hands-On Training 
• Reliable Schedule 

Caregiver/DSP Essential Responsibilities:

• Promotes a friendly, comfortable, and safe environment 
• Respects and promotes the right of individuals 
• Promote independence, dignity, and fulfillment
• Help people achieve their personal goals
• Assist with personal care, including preparing meals, feeding, grooming, dressing, housekeeping, and toileting
• Assist people to access their community for business, social, and recreational purposes
• Help to monitor and maintain individual’s health
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business need

Caregiver/DSP Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent; required
• In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS); required 
• Read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English well enough to perform essential duties and responsibilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with others
• Successfully pass all post-offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug screening, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, lift, and transfer individuals 

*Sign on Bonus will be paid in two payments. First payment will be made after 90 days of active employment and second payment will be made after 6 months to active employees in good standing.

With 40 programs and service sites spanning several counties, Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with disabilities in Southern California.

Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Momentum also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment pursuant to California Law and, if applicable, the L.A. Fair Chance Ordinance.