UCP of San Diego has a great deal to offer dedicated, enthusiastic people that have an interest in working with people with disabilities. We provide a positive and supportive work environment for our employees. We expect all of our employees to strive to support UCP’s philosophy of respect, dignity and belief in the individual; flexibility, equality and informality; enthusiasm, innovation and self motivation; and training, skill improvement and advancement.

Open positions are posted on Indeed.com, npworks.org and npo.net.

Instructors (ADC)

Hours per week: 35, Monday – Friday
Salary Range: Minimum Wage - Minimum Wage + $1.00 per hour

General Description: Support adults with disabilities in becoming more independent by providing instruction in areas such as computers, communication, basic education, self-advocacy and vocational skills. Instructors provide training and support in various community sites and at individualized volunteer jobs. Instructors are also responsible for providing personal care in the restrooms and at lunch. High level of paperwork responsibilities as well as some aspects of program coordination as assigned.


Instructors (HAB)

Hours per week: 37.5, Monday – Friday
Salary Range: Minimum Wage - Minimum Wage + $1.00 per hour

General Description: Support adults with disabilities in becoming more independent by providing supervision and training of consumers involved in a center-based work environment. Instructors supervise the work and training activities, performance, production and behaviors of consumers. Instructors maintain records related to consumer wages and annual goals. Instructors assist in coordinating the operations of the production department, ensuring production quality and deadlines are met as needed. Instructors ensure all jobs and corresponding paperwork are completed according to standards and within deadlines.


Personal Development Coach

Hours per week: 30 – 35, Monday – Friday
Salary Range: Minimum Wage - Minimum Wage + $1.00 per hour

General Description: Responsible for teaching adults with developmental disabilities in community-based and site-based environments in such areas as vocational development, mobility, self-advocacy, social and interpersonal communication, basic education, recreation and leisure, computer skills and other personal goal areas. Responsible for goal development, goal implementation, program documentation and development of individual consumer program schedules.


Self-Help Aide

Hours per week: 25, Monday – Friday
Salary Range: Minimum Wage - Minimum Wage + $1.00 per hour

General Description: Provide personal care assistance to consumers in a way that ensures proper hygiene and safety while ensuring the dignity of the individual. Provide physical assistance to consumers daily in compliance with policy and procedure for proper lifting, safety techniques and feeding techniques.


In-Home Respite Caregiver

Hours per week: 8 – 20, Monday – Saturday
Salary Range: $17.50 - $18.50 / Hour

General Description: Under the direction of the Respite Coordinator, you will provide respite services and quality care to families and consumers in their homes.


Program Coordinator Positions

As Coordinator positions become available, UCP hires Program Coordinators for the following programs:

• Networks Program: This program provides support and training in the community including paid work and volunteer activities.
• Habilitation Program: This is a vocational training program that provides classroom education and partial community access.
• Adult Development Program (ADC): This program provides training in vocational, communication, basic skill development, and social skills with partial community access.
• In-Home Respite Program: This program provides quality care to assist families and consumers in restoring and maintaining stability in their homes.