2000 Supported Living - DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Jay Nolan Community Services•Los Angeles, CA

9h•$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. You help people build relationships, live safely in their own homes, and pursue personal, educational, and career goals. DSPs empower individuals to do things for themselves and live more independently, rather than doing tasks for them. The role provides one-to-one support in an individual’s home and community. Typical activities may include accompanying clients to hobby groups, classes, the gym, errands, and medical appointments; helping with household chores and schedules; taking neighborhood walks; providing companionship and emotional support; and helping clients connect with friends and loved ones. Wheelchair transfers and personal hygiene assistance may be applicable. JNCS is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides individualized support to children, teens, and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities so they can live, work, and thrive in their own homes and communities. It describes its workplace as inclusive, supportive, and community-oriented and is a Certified Great Place to Work. JNCS 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, on a case-by-case basis.

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 Support Plan (ISP) as developed.
Help individuals maintain their personal safety and well-being.
Support individuals in establishing daily and weekly activity schedules to maximize independence.
Stay current with required training and certifications.
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 with planning and keeping to a schedule.
Provide companionship and emotional support, and help individuals connect with friends and loved ones.
Assist with wheelchair transfers and personal hygiene, if applicable.