Full-Time
Companion
Hope Services
Disability and mental health support services
Compensation Overview
$20.50/hr
Santa Clara, CA, USA
In Person
On-site role in Santa Clara, CA; no remote option stated.
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- The Companion should possess a high school diploma, GED or equivalent, plus related experience working with people with disabilities in a rehabilitation environment, or approved combination of experience and education.
- Possession of valid California driver's license, clear driving record, and auto insurance are required.
- Completion and clearance of fingerprints for DOJ criminal background check.
- The Companion provides social and recreational support to consumer in their home, neighborhood and home community.
- Provides consumer with companionship and friendship.
- Assists in the development and expansion of consumer participation in leisure activities.
- Ensures consumers integration into community activities, events and services.
- Assures a safe environment, provides protective supervision and advocacy.
- Assists with the development of a circle of support, build and maintain relationships with family, friends and neighbors.
- Provides daily living skills training and support, assists consumer in maintaining positive health and home.
- Provides transportation to consumer including public transportation, own car or as needed.
- Responsible for communicating all consumer related information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
- Acts as a mandated abuse reporter.
- May perform other duties as assigned to assure quality services to the consumer.
Hope Services provides supports for people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs in Silicon Valley, including day programs, employment training, community living support, and mental health services. Its services target children, adults, and seniors, delivered through tailored programs that help clients participate in the community and gain essential skills. Revenue comes from service fees, government funding, and community contributions, reflecting its community-based, mission-driven model. It differentiates itself through an integrated, community-based approach that combines daily living supports with mental health care and advocacy, aiming to improve well-being, independence, and social inclusion so clients actively participate in their communities.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 24/7 community living services funded through DDS generate recurring, predictable government revenue streams.
- National visibility from TASH Conference positioning opens partnership expansion opportunities beyond Silicon Valley.
- Neurodiverse employment focus addresses growing workforce development gaps employers increasingly prioritize.
What critics are saying
- California Regional Centers cutting service contracts 15-25% due to $1.2B Medi-Cal shortfall.
- AB-1424 digital outcome tracking mandate requires $2M tech upgrade by July 2026.
- SEIU Local 521 unionization increases labor costs 18%, triggering 10% staff turnover.
What makes Hope Services unique
- SPARTANS OCLS partnership with San Jose State University creates exclusive pipeline for neurodiverse talent recruitment.
- Direct Support Staff leading national TASH Conference presentations demonstrates thought leadership in disability advocacy.
- Multi-disciplinary mental health team model aligns with employer demand for comprehensive employee wellness programs.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Company News
Advancing opportunities for neurodiverse students: Hope and San Jose State University at TASH Conference. This month, Hope Services proudly presented at the TASH Conference in Denver, CO, an international gathering of leaders in disability advocacy. Hope Services highlighted its partnership with San Jose State University through the SPARTANS OCLS program, which supports neurodiverse students in preparing for competitive, integrated employment. The SPARTANS OCLS program offers a personalized academic, social, and work-experience curriculum that aligns with each student's strengths, goals, and support needs - helping them grow in the areas that matter most. Hope's Peer Mentors - its dedicated Direct Support Staff - led the presentation, sharing their experiences and the impact of their work. Panelists included Alex, Catherine, Anna, Nhi, Katherine, and Prabhav, a Hope client and program participant who represented students on the panel. members of the Hope Services team. Hope Services is grateful to all its partners, staff, students, and families for helping advance inclusive postsecondary pathways. TASH is a national organization advocating for the inclusion, equity, and human rights of people with disabilities. The conference brings together educators, advocates, families, and individuals with disabilities to share knowledge and best practices. Hope Services left Denver inspired, with new connections and ideas to expand programs like SPARTANS OCLS and make an even bigger impact for neurodiverse students nationwide.