DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Jay Nolan Community Services•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS), you help individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities live quality lives with dignity, independence, and choice. DSPs support people in building relationships, living safely in their own homes, and pursuing personal, educational, and career goals. The role emphasizes empowering individuals to do things themselves and live independently rather than doing tasks for them. This position provides one-to-one support in a supported living program, working with individuals in their homes and communities. Typical activities may include accompanying clients to hobby groups, classes, or the gym; helping with household chores, errands, and medical appointments; planning and keeping to schedules; taking neighborhood walks; providing companionship and emotional support; and helping clients connect with friends and loved ones. Wheelchair transfers and personal hygiene assistance may be needed if applicable. The listed schedule is the third weekend of each month, from Friday at 10:00 PM through Sunday at 10:00 PM. The position is located in Canoga Park, California, and the listed pay range is $20.25–$23.00. JNCS is a nonprofit that provides individualized support to children, teens, and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities so they can live, work, and thrive in their own homes and communities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance, depending on the case.

Nice To Haves

Personal or professional experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one direct support 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 one another.
Support individuals with behavioral, physical, communication, and other challenges in their homes and communities.
Implement the individual’s Support Plan (ISP) as developed.
Help individuals maintain their personal safety and well-being.
Support individuals in establishing daily and weekly activity schedules to maximize independence.
Keep training and certifications up to date.
Participate hands-on in activities.
Accompany clients to activities such as hobby groups, classes, or the gym.
Support clients with daily chores, errands, and medical appointments.
Help clients plan and stay on schedule.
Provide companionship and emotional support, including helping clients connect with friends and loved ones.
Provide wheelchair transfers and personal hygiene assistance when applicable.