DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Jay Nolan Community Services•Milpitas, CA

11d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS), you provide individualized support to people with autism and other developmental disabilities so they can live with dignity, independence, and choice. You help individuals build relationships, live safely in their own homes, and pursue personal, educational, and career goals. DSPs encourage people to do things for themselves and empower them to live independently and more fulfilled lives. The role provides one-to-one support in individuals’ homes and communities, including help with daily routines, activities, personal safety, and well-being. Work may include accompanying clients to classes, hobby groups, the gym, errands, and medical appointments; helping with household chores and schedules; providing companionship and emotional support; and assisting with personal hygiene or wheelchair transfers when applicable. The position is in JNCS’s Supported Living program in Milpitas, California. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The listed pay range is $20.25–$23.00. JNCS is a nonprofit that supports children, teens, and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities to 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 on a case-by-case basis.

Nice To Haves

Personal or professional experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities; preferred but not required.

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 interactions and mutual support.
Support individuals with behavioral, physical, communication, and other challenges in their homes and communities.
Implement the individual’s developed Individual Support Plan (ISP).
Help individuals maintain 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 household 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 virtually or in person.
Assist with wheelchair transfers and personal hygiene when applicable.