DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Jay Nolan Community Services•Santa Clarita, CA

12d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS), you provide individualized support to people with autism and other developmental disabilities so they can live quality lives with dignity, independence, and choice. You support people in building relationships, living safely in their own homes, and pursuing personal, educational, and career goals. Rather than doing tasks for people, DSPs encourage them to do things themselves and empower them to live independently. The role provides one-to-one support in a supported living program, both at home and in the community. A typical workday may include accompanying clients to hobby groups, classes, or the gym; helping with household chores, errands, and medical appointments; planning activities and keeping to a schedule; taking neighborhood walks; offering companionship and emotional support; helping clients connect with friends and loved ones; and, when applicable, assisting with wheelchair transfers and personal hygiene. The position is based in Canyon Country, California. The listed schedule is Monday through Wednesday, 2:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; Thursday, 6:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 4:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. The listed pay range is $20.25–$23.00. JNCS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports children, teens, and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities to live, work, and thrive in their own homes and communities. The organization describes its workplace as inclusive, supportive, and community-oriented and is an equal opportunity employer.

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; 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 developed 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.
Stay current with required training and certifications.
Participate hands-on in activities.
Accompany clients to activities such as hobby groups, classes, and the gym.
Support clients with household 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.