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Direct Support Professional-Vacaville CA at Redwood Family Care Network

Redwood Family Care Network Vacaville, CA $17+/hour

JOB DESCRIPTION

Start Your Career as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Vacaville, CA

DSP $17.00 DSP I $18.00 DSP II $19.00 Shifts: AM / PM
Status: Full-Time
Location: Vacaville, CA

Looking for a Meaningful Career - Not Just a Job? If you're compassionate, dependable, and ready to make a real difference, this is your opportunity to start a rewarding career in human services - even if you're new to the field.

Redwood Family Care Network provides paid training and support to help you succeed. Many of our team members started with little or no experience and built long-term careers with us.

What Does a DSP Do?

As a Direct Support Professional, you help individuals with developmental disabilities live safe, independent, and fulfilling lives.

You will:
  • Support daily routines and activities
  • Help with meals and light household tasks
  • Assist with personal care (grooming, hygiene, dressing)
  • Encourage social activities and community involvement
  • Provide transportation to appointments or outings
  • Be a positive role model and advocate
No medical background required - just patience, reliability, and a caring attitude.

No Experience? No Problem.

We provide:
On-the-job training
Support to obtain DSP certifications
CPR/First Aid training
Ongoing coaching and development

Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • At least 21 years old
  • Valid California Driver's License
  • Ability to pass background screening
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
If you've worked in retail, food service, childcare, customer service, or are just entering the workforce - your skills transfer here.

Full-Time Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
PTO (Paid Time Off)
401(k) + Roth Options
Dayforce Wallet - Daily Pay Access
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Discounts through Capella University
Life, STD, LTD & Supplemental Insurance Options

Part-time employees receive Sick Time, EAP, Daily Pay, and tuition discounts.

Our Commitment We maintain a ZERO tolerance stance on abuse and neglect and are fully committed to the safety and dignity of those we serve.

Ready to Start Something Meaningful?

Apply today and begin a career where your compassion truly matters:

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$35k is right at market for Home Health and Personal Care Aides nationally

National salary averages
$35k
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$26k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $44k

Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.

Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
Somewhat fragile

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
High turnover market

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+17%
10yr growth
765,800 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Good time to build expertise—demand will chase supply.

Labor data: BLS 2024