DSP

Autism Behavior Consultants • Torrance, CA

3d

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Direct Support Professional provides individualized services in the facility, community, and vocational settings, collects data, and summarizes data on observable client behaviors. Essential Job Functions: Essential functions may include the following duties and responsibilities: knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: Conducts daily facility and community sessions Direct staff will be part of a team that works through a tailored program that addresses clients’ specific strengths and weaknesses for the following areas: communication, life skills, community safety skills, vocational training, job coaching, self-help, and social interactions Collects data and records client’s progress notes Review data with the Program Director and report concerns Attends staff meetings to discuss new protocols and facility functions Teaches language and communication skills through behavior modification and positive reinforcement techniques Receives ongoing training through regular overlaps with the case Program Director

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Must have CA Driver's License and willingness to drive as needed
• Ability to work Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
• Experience with adults or children with developmental or intellectual disabilities
• Ability to work with adults diagnosed with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
• Ability to work with a variety of computer software programs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work with enthusiasm and professionalism
• Ability to demonstrate a patient, receptive, and understanding attitude toward clients, remaining calm under stressful conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with adults diagnosed with intellectual or developmental disabilities is a plus
• Experience teaching functional communication and social skills is a plus

Responsibilities

• Conducts daily facility and community sessions
• Direct staff will be part of a team that works through a tailored program that addresses clients’ specific strengths and weaknesses for the following areas: communication, life skills, community safety skills, vocational training, job coaching, self-help, and social interactions
• Collects data and records client’s progress notes
• Review data with the Program Director and report concerns
• Attends staff meetings to discuss new protocols and facility functions
• Teaches language and communication skills through behavior modification and positive reinforcement techniques
• Receives ongoing training through regular overlaps with the case Program Director

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED