0903 Independent Living - DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Jay Nolan Community Services•Santa Cruz, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at JNCS, you will help individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities live quality lives with dignity, independence, and choice. On an average day, DSPs support people to build relationships, live safely in their own homes, and accomplish their personal, educational, and career goals. DSPs are more than just caregivers; they encourage people to do things for themselves, ultimately empowering them to live independently and lead happier, more fulfilled lives.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation & current auto insurance (case by case basis)

Nice To Haves

Direct Support Professionals must have a bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, nursing, social work, applied behavior analysis, behavioral medicine, speech and language, rehabilitation, marriage and family therapy, or a comparable degree in a human services field.
Experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities (personal or professional) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Providing one-to-one direct support services to people with Autism and intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to help them achieve their highest possible level of independence.
Act as a mentor and role model for socially acceptable and culturally valued ways to interact and support each other to be successful.
Support an individual with various challenges (behavioral, physical, communication, etc.) within their home and community.
Implement the Individual’s Support Plan (ISP) as developed.
Assist and support the person to maintain their own personal safety and well-being.
Support the individual to establish a daily/weekly schedule of activities in order to maximize their independence.
Stay up to date with all training and certifications.
Participate hands-on in activities.