DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Jay Nolan Community Services•Santa Clarita, CA

4d•$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 quality lives with dignity, independence, and choice. DSPs encourage people to do things for themselves and empower them to live independently. Support is provided in individuals’ homes and communities and may address behavioral, physical, and communication challenges. The role is part of the Supported Living program in Santa Clarita, California. The listed schedule is the 4th and 5th of the month, Friday at 10:00 p.m. through Sunday at 10:00 p.m. Pay is $20.25–$23.00. English is listed as the language for the role. Typical activities include accompanying clients to hobbies, classes, or the gym; supporting household chores, errands, and medical appointments; helping with planning and schedules; going for neighborhood walks; providing companionship and emotional support; and helping clients connect with friends and loved ones. Wheelchair transfers and personal hygiene assistance may be part of the work when applicable. JNCS is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to provide individualized support to children, teens, and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities so they may live, work, and thrive in their own homes and communities. The organization describes its workplace as inclusive, supportive, and community-oriented and states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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 is 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 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 or 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 and support connections with friends and loved ones, virtually or in person.
Assist with wheelchair transfers and personal hygiene when applicable.