Full-Time
Direct Support Professional
Lifehouse Agency
51-200 employees
Provides life-skills training and advocacy
Compensation Overview
$22.50/hr
San Rafael, CA, USA
In Person
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- A California driver's license and two years of driving experience are required.
- A registered vehicle with valid insurance is required.
- Ability to pass LiveScan fingerprint clearance is required.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds is required.
- Ability to learn and perform personal care and hygiene tasks is required.
- Assist the people supported with day-to-day tasks to promote independence.
- Assist with personal care and hygiene tasks, including showering, bathing, continence care, and gastrostomy-tube assistance when applicable.
- Support community integration and social-skill development through recreational activities.
- Monitor medication and accompany people supported to medical appointments.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and third-party agencies.
- Participate in team meetings and organizational training opportunities.
Lifehouse Agency supports people with developmental disabilities by providing life-skill training, community integration, advocacy, referral and information since 1954. It helps individuals gain independence and participate in their communities through structured programs and personalized support. The approach combines practical skill-building with ongoing advocacy and access to resources, delivered in an atmosphere of respect and empathy. What sets Lifehouse apart is its long-standing, lifetime commitment to compassionate support and its focus on improving overall quality of life rather than one-off services. The goal is to empower people to live more independently, participate fully in their communities, and lead meaningful, informed lives.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Rafael, California
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Lifehouse’s 2026 website shows service expansion, including recreation growth and community events.
- Updated 2026-08-08 materials highlight strong local demand for individualized disability support.
- Its diversified services, from ILS to supported living, deepen retention and referrals.
What critics are saying
- Medi-Cal funds Lifehouse’s intensive homes, exposing revenue to California reimbursement pressure.
- Direct care staffing across nine homes creates turnover, wage, and coverage risk.
- All operations sit in three counties; one funding shock can force home closures.
What makes Lifehouse Agency unique
- Since 1954, Lifehouse Agency serves 360+ people across Marin, Sonoma, and San Francisco counties.
- It operates nine group homes, including 24-hour care and transition-to-independence training homes.
- Its model combines individualized skills training, community integration, and supported living services.
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Benefits
401(k) Company Match
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Pet Insurance
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee Assistance Program
Company News
PMC brightens LifeHouse dining room with new chairs. - July 2026 PMC has donated a full set of new white chairs to LifeHouse, transforming the look and feel of the charity's community space as part of the company's ongoing commitment to supporting local causes. The donation replaces LifeHouse's old seating with fresh, matching white chairs across the venue, a small change that staff say has made a big difference. In a note to the PMC team, LifeHouse's Mike, Angie and Bev thanked Steve, Cozette and the wider team, writing that the new chairs have had "a dramatic brightening effect on the whole room." "We wanted to thank you profusely for the excellent, new, white chairs you have bought and delivered to us," the note read. "Here's a couple of photos showing the dramatic brightening effect they have on the whole room! Do come and see the effect when you're next passing!" The new chairs are the latest step in a long-standing partnership between PMC and LifeHouse. Over the years, PMC's support has included four major venue transformations, each aimed at enhancing the space and making it more welcoming and user-friendly for both the clients LifeHouse supports and the staff who work there. "It's exactly this kind of impact we hope for when we support organisations like LifeHouse," said Steve Cripps, Managing Director, PMC. "Seeing the space transformed, and knowing how much it means to the team and the people they support, is what makes this work worthwhile." PMC's involvement with LifeHouse goes beyond funding and refurbishment. Twice a year, staff volunteers spend a day at LifeHouse cooking breakfast for clients, a hands-on tradition the team looks forward to and one that reflects PMC's wider commitment to building genuine, ongoing relationships with the communities it serves. 16 July 2026