Direct Support​/Respite Support

Train Care Consult  Inc. is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and experienced Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct care and in-home support to an individual living in Alhambra, California. This position is based in the individual’s personal residence and is not a licensed facility setting. However, the support needs of the role may include many responsibilities similar to those performed in structured residential care environments.

The selected staff member will be expected to provide person-centered support in the home and community while assisting with daily routines, supervision, behavioral support, and activities essential to the individual’s health, safety, and quality of life. This includes supporting the individual with tasks such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication assistance/passing, and transportation to outings and appointments, as appropriate to the assignment.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is comfortable working in a private home environment, can maintain professionalism and appropriate boundaries, and understands that direct support work often requires flexibility, sound judgment, and consistency.

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for providing in-home and community-based support to an individual with developmental and/or behavioral support needs. While this position does not take place in a licensed residential facility, it does require staff to be comfortable carrying out daily support tasks commonly associated with higher levels of hands‑on care in order to help maintain the individual’s daily living needs and overall well‑being in their home environment.

Staff in this role must be comfortable supporting a home setting where responsibilities may include supervision, assistance with routines, cooking, cleaning, medication support, behavioral redirection, and safe transportation into the community.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide direct support and supervision in the individual’s home and community
• Assist with daily living activities and maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive home environment
• Prepare meals and support with food-related routines based on the individual’s needs
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning tasks connected to the individual’s care and household upkeep
• Assist with medication passing/support in accordance with training, company policy, and applicable requirements
• Transport the individual to outings, activities, appointments, and community-based opportunities as assigned
• Implement individualized support strategies, service goals, IPP objectives, and behavior support approaches as directed
• Use approved de‑escalation, redirection, and intervention techniques when needed
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including session notes, medication-related records as applicable, incident reporting, and other service documentation
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, family members, team members, and other involved professionals as appropriate
• Follow all company policies, training requirements, and regulatory expectations
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and respectful interactions at all times
• Complete additional related duties as needed based on the support needs of the individual and operational requirements

This role is located in the individual’s personal home and should not be viewed as a traditional facility-based assignment. At the same time, staff must understand that the support needs in the home may require a level of hands‑on assistance similar to what may be seen in ARF-type environments. As such, applicants must be comfortable with both the home‑based nature…