DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Jay Nolan Community Services•San Jose, CA

5d•$20 - $23

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Jay Nolan Community Services, you provide one-to-one support to people with autism and other developmental disabilities, helping them live with dignity, independence, and choice. You encourage individuals to do things for themselves and work toward their personal, educational, and career goals while building relationships and living safely in their own homes and communities. The role supports individuals with a range of behavioral, physical, and communication challenges in home and community settings. A typical day may include accompanying clients to activities, helping with household chores and errands, attending medical appointments, planning and following schedules, walking in the neighborhood, providing companionship and emotional support, connecting with friends and loved ones, and assisting with wheelchair transfers or personal hygiene when applicable. The listed schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. The pay range is $20.25–$23.00.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
English language ability.
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; 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 each other.
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 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, and support connections with friends and loved ones.
Assist with wheelchair transfers and personal hygiene when applicable.