DSP Internship Program : CA Department of Developmental Services

The DSP Internship Program is a three-month training and internship program that provides standardized, new direct care workforce entry-level training and practical work experience. This program will focus outreach efforts on populations that reflect California’s diverse population and do not traditionally have a pathway towards jobs in the field of providing services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Launched: August 30, 2024.

Eligibility and How to Participate

DSP Intern Eligibility Requirements:

DSP Interns must:

Be at least 18 years of age;
Have a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) equivalent, or a Certificate of Completion;
Have a valid Government-issued identification card;
Pass the background check and other required health screenings; and
Execute and abide by the DSP Intern Agreement (Enclosure A) with All’s WELL.

For Interested Individuals Requesting to Participate in the Program:

Interested individuals requesting to participate in the Program may contact dspinterns@allswell.com

Service Provider Eligibility Requirements:

Be in good standing with the regional center and not subject to any sanction while participating in the Program;
Execute and abide by all the DSP Provider Participation Agreement with All’s WELL;
Have a qualified DSP employee willing to and capable of mentoring and supervising, at all times, an entry-level DSP Intern; and
Provide the DSP Intern with orientation and task-oriented training.

For Providers Requesting to Participate in the Program:

Step 1: Service Providers must contact their regional center’s designated DSP Internship email address.
Step 2: Regional Centers shall inform DDS by submitting the provider’s information into the online platform.
Step 3: Once identified by DDS, All’s WELL will contact service provider, survey program needs and work together to execute DSP Provider Participation Agreement.
Step 4: All’s WELL will work directly with service provider to collaboratively make the intern placement.
Step 5: Once the DSP Intern has been placed, the service provider is encouraged to contact their assigned All’s WELL recruiter and report any concerns or provide feedback about the DSP Intern when such arises.
Step 6: Service providers may hire the DSP Intern as their own employee at any time during the internship; All’s WELL will assist with conversion.