Male Special Needs Caregiver - Day Program & Transit Support

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Training & development
• Competitive salary

Schedule:

• 5 days a week, Monday through Friday
  
  
• Mon / Wed / Fri: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Shift located at day program in Sorrento Valley)
  
  
• Tue / Thu: 7:45 AM – 3:45 PM (Shift starts at client’s home to ride the MTS Bus with him to/from program in Sorrento Valley)
  
  

About the Role: ComForCare Home Care San Diego & La Jolla is seeking a reliable, physically strong, and confident caregiver to provide 1-on-1 support for a young adult male with special needs under the Self-Directed Services (SDP) program.

The client attends a day program in Sorrento Valley 5 days a week. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, you will meet him at his home and ride public transit (MTS Bus) with him to and from the program.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Physical Capability: Client is large in stature and strong. Candidates must be physically strong, active, and comfortable managing his size safely (male or strong female caregivers encouraged to apply).
  
  
• Behavioral Management: Experience working with adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities and following behavioral plans. Client requires clear direction, firm boundaries, and consistent redirection.
  
  
• Transit Comfort: Must be completely comfortable riding public transit (MTS Bus) alongside the client on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  
  
• Personality: Confident, assertive, patient, and engaging.
  
  
• Reliability: Punctuality is critical due to bus schedules and program hours.
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct 1-on-1 supervision and support at the day program in Sorrento Valley.
  
  
• Escort and assist the client on public transit (MTS Bus) between his home and Sorrento Valley on designated days.
  
  
• Execute redirection strategies and implement guidance from his established behavioral support team.
  
  
• Assist with basic needs as necessary (client is independent with toileting but needs verbal direction).
  
  

Benefits:

• Direct 1-on-1 care environment
  
  
• Supportive local management team
  
  
• Opportunity for ongoing consistent hours
  
  

To Apply: Reply to this post with your resume and current availability. We are looking to fill this position as early as next week.