0902 Supported Living - DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Jay Nolan Community Services•Santa Clara, CA

4d•$20 - $23

About The Position

Jay Nolan Community Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for its Supported Living program in Santa Clara, California. The DSP provides one-to-one support to people with autism and intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, helping them build independence, maintain safety and well-being, form relationships, and pursue personal, educational, and career goals. The role emphasizes empowering people to do things for themselves and supporting their dignity, independence, and choice. Work includes supporting individuals in their homes and communities, implementing their Individual Support Plans, and helping establish daily or weekly schedules. Typical activities may include accompanying clients to groups, classes, the gym, errands, and medical appointments; supporting household chores and planning; walking in the neighborhood; providing companionship and emotional support; and helping people connect with friends and loved ones. Wheelchair transfers and personal hygiene assistance may be involved when applicable. The schedule is Tuesday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The listed pay range is $20.25–$23.00.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, nursing, social work, applied behavior analysis, behavioral medicine, speech and language, rehabilitation, marriage and family therapy, or a comparable human services field is listed as a preferred qualification.
A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance may be needed on a case-by-case basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, personally or professionally, 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.
Model and encourage socially acceptable and culturally valued ways of interacting and supporting others.
Support individuals with behavioral, physical, communication, and other challenges at home and in the community.
Implement the individual’s Individual Support Plan (ISP).
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 daily chores, errands, and medical appointments.
Help clients plan and stay on schedule.
Provide companionship and emotional support, and help clients connect with friends and loved ones.
Assist with wheelchair transfers and personal hygiene when applicable.