DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Jay Nolan Community Services•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$20 - $23

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS), you support individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities to live quality lives with dignity, independence, and choice. DSPs help people build relationships, live safely in their own homes, and accomplish personal, educational, and career goals. Rather than doing things for people, DSPs encourage and empower them to do things themselves and live more independently. This role provides one-to-one support in an individual's home and community, helping them with daily activities, safety, well-being, relationships, and personal goals. The position is part of JNCS's Supported Living program in Reseda, California. The listed schedule varies and includes overnight weekend shifts on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th weekends of the month. Pay is $20.25–$23.00 per hour. Jay Nolan Community Services is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting children, teens, and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities so they may live, work, and thrive in their own homes and communities. JNCS describes itself as an inclusive, supportive, and community-oriented workplace and an equal opportunity employer.

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.

Responsibilities

Provide 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 one another.
Support individuals with behavioral, physical, communication, and other challenges in their homes and communities.
Implement the individual's developed Individual Support Plan (ISP).
Assist and support individuals in maintaining personal safety and well-being.
Support individuals in establishing daily and weekly activity schedules to maximize independence.
Stay up to date with required training and certifications.
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.
Help clients connect with friends and loved ones virtually or in person.
Perform wheelchair transfers, if applicable.
Assist with personal hygiene, if applicable.