Employment Opportunities
New Horizons, a non-profit serving individuals with special needs for nearly 65 years, seeks self-starters to be in various departments including Residential Living, Community Living, and Employment Services. The work we have available is in the San Fernando Valley area.
All Driving Positions
- Must be 21 years or older
- Must have a valid California Driver License and driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier
- Must be legally driving for at least 3 years in the United States
- Must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including background check, drug screening, and physical
Available Positions
PA-Youth Services Specialist
Full-Time Monday – Friday 8:30am-5:00pm (Occasional evenings & weekends)
Rate: $18.50 – $22.50
The Primary role for the Youth Services Specialist (YSS) is to develop and support New Horizons’ youth program in the schools, creating a welcoming, active and outcome-oriented experience for young adults with disabilities. Supports and serves as back-up for other Youth Services department activities.
Direct Placement Employment Specialist
Full-Time Monday-Friday
Rate: $21.00 – $23.00
Develops and places individuals with special needs in community settings, assisting them to reach their employment goals. Supports individual choice, community integration and self-determination on all levels.
CLC – Direct Support Professional
Part-time, Mon thru Fri
Rate: $17.25 – $17.75
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides coaching, assistance, instruction, support, and advocacy to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities onsite, in the community, and remotely.
ICF Home Manager
Full-time Mon-Fri 2pm-10pm or spilt shift – 6am-9am & 4pm-9pm
Rate: $19.50 – $20.50
Home Manager assists with managing the house operations and daily activities of adult with developmental disabilities living in an intermediate care facility. Under the direction of the QIDP/Administrator, the Home Manager ensures that the active treatment program of each resident is carried through daily, completes all pertinent record keeping and written documentation as it relates to resident and house matters, and provides training to all staff working in the home. The Home Manager assists residents with living skills development, health maintenance and medication administration, personal care, and behavioral development. Home Manager serves as the home’s liaison to families, administration, and the resident’s day program staff.
Job Coach
Part-time: Flex hours-7 days a week. Various shifts available during the week and/or weekends may include overnights /early mornings
Rate: $18.00 – $18.50
Provides instruction, coaching, assistance, support, and advocacy needed by individuals with developmental disabilities (also known as consumers and Members) to successfully work in a community job setting.
Residential Direct Support Professional
(Part-Time: Flex Hours – Days/Nights/Overnights
Rate: $17.50 – $18.25
Residential Direct Support Professional provides services that enrich the lives of residents with developmental disabilities living in an intermediate care facility. Under the supervision of the Home Manager and Care Provider, Direct Support Staff assists residents with living skills development, health maintenance, personal care, and behavioral development.
Life Skills Instructor / Mentor
Part-time: Flex hours-7 days a week. Various shifts available during the week and/or weekends may include overnights /early mornings
Rate: $18.00 – $19.00
Assist individuals living independently with basic self-help skills, house-keeping/meal preparation along with socialization activities. Aid individuals with developmental disabilities with their basic self-help skills, and oversee and participate in basic housekeeping and meal preparation duties. Additional requirements are: ability to pass a criminal background check; and have access to a car with acceptable driving record.
Driving at least 3 years in the US.
New Horizons offers a supportive, team environment. More importantly, it offers the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life and well-being.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the volume of applications received, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
