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Direct Support Professional

Cypress Independent Living Services

Direct Support Professional

San Jose, CA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Flexible schedule

    Job Type: Part Time to Full Time

    Pay: $23.50 - $25.00 per hour

    Are you a friendly, outgoing, and caring individual looking to make a real difference?

    Join our team at Cypress Independent Living Services, Inc., one of the Bay Area’s leading providers of services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

    We’re hiring Life Skills Coaches (LSCs) — passionate people who want to help others gain independence and thrive in their communities.

    What You’ll Do:

    As a Life Skills Coach, you’ll work in the community with individuals where they live, work, and socialize. You’ll serve as:

    A Partner – helping individuals lead independent, self-directed lives.

    A Teacher – using creative methods to teach life skills.

    An Ambassador – building bridges to community inclusion.

    An Advocate – supporting individual rights and choices.

    A Supporter – understanding personal goals and helping clients achieve them.

    You don’t make decisions for our clients — you empower them to make their own, with support from families and professionals.

    Why Join Cypress ILS?

    Here are the Top 10 Reasons the best people work with us:

    Purpose-Driven Work – Make a real difference every day.

    Flexible Scheduling – Full-time, part-time, and flex-time options for work/life balance.

    Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for full-time staff).

    Ongoing Training – On-the-job mentoring and 26+ leadership development courses.

    Career Growth – Fast-track opportunities to leadership and executive roles.

    Competitive Pay – $23.50 - $25.00 per hour, with room to grow.

    Aligned Incentives – When our clients win, we all succeed.

    Professional Exploration – Learn skills in direct care, management, marketing, finance, and more.

    Leadership Development – Learn from top professionals in the field.

    Supportive Culture – Tech-enabled, accessible managers, team collaboration, and inspiring clients.

    Benefits:

    Health, dental, and vision insurance (FT)

    Paid time off

    Flexible schedules

    Employee discounts

    Referral bonuses

    Internships and training programs

    Qualifications:

    Friendly, outgoing, and dependable

    Experience with our client population preferred (but not required)

    At least 21 years old

    Must have a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and full insurance coverage

    Must maintain an acceptable driving record (no DUIs)

    Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

    Schedule: Flexible (10–40 hours/week)

    Pay: $23.50 - $25.00 per hour

    Apply Now

    Take the first step toward a meaningful and rewarding career!

    All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.