Direct Support Professional/ Caregiver/Behavior Technician

Company: Giant Steps Training Programs
Location: Altadena
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Ambiria Homes has been providing specialized residential services to adults with developmental disabilities within the Greater Los Angeles area since 2014. Each of our homes have a maximum of 3 residents with their own bedrooms. This allows individualized care and customized services in order to meet the needs of our residents. Our staff are trained extensively in all areas including the opportunity for training to become Registered Behavior Technicians, licensed Administrators and Direct Support Professionals. We are seeking candidates that have the ability to calm residents and de-escalate situations when participants display verbal or physically aggressive behaviors. Most of these behaviors are triggered by others who do not have a caring or compassionate demeanor. Duties include cooking, cleaning, dispensing medications, documenting behavior patterns, driving residents safely to appointments and recreational activities in company vehicle. Flexible schedules are available! Requirements: Must be able to speak basic English/ Debe hablar ingles basico Must be caring and patient Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs Must pass background screening with Department of Justice Successfully pass Physical and TB test Must be willing to obtain Direct Support Professional Certification 1 & 2 Must be willing to obtain Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification (company paid training) Must be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification (company paid training)

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