Direct Support Professional (Jewish Community @ Pico-Robertson / The Village)
About The Position
ETTA is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for a young man with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in our Employment Services - Community Integration Department. This role is located in the Pico-Robertson Area, specifically within The Bhatia Family Village, serving the Jewish community and surrounding areas in West L.A. The position requires a male staff member for religious reasons, who is engaging, friendly, interactive, genuine, positive, and reliable, with a goal of long-term employment. The ideal candidate will have a fun, likeable, and unique personality, and be interested in and involved with the Jewish community and culture. ETTA is a respected non-profit agency serving the Jewish community in the Los Angeles area since 1993, providing services and support for individuals on the spectrum and with other intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as their families. Our staff works one-on-one with individuals in the I/DD community, engaging, guiding, and inspiring them to increase community involvement, grow their social network, develop opportunities, and achieve their greatest potential and goals.
Requirements
- Must have some professional or personal experience supporting individuals with special needs.
- Must have strong knowledge of Jewish culture and traditions.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be a licensed driver for a minimum of three years with a clean driving record.
- Must have your own insured vehicle (with your name listed on proof of insurance as an authorized driver).
- Live Scan (DOJ / FBI) background check required.
Nice To Haves
- Male staff (for religious reasons)
- Engaging, friendly, interactive, genuine, positive, and reliable personality.
- Fun, likeable, even unique personality.
- Interested in and involved with the Jewish community and culture.
- Goal of long-term employment.
Responsibilities
- Support individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in community integration.
- Engage, guide, and inspire individuals to increase community involvement.
- Help individuals grow their social network.
- Develop opportunities for individuals.
- Assist individuals in achieving their greatest potential and goals.
Benefits
- Paid Training Provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
