DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Jay Nolan Community Services•Milpitas, CA

11d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS), you support individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities in living 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 encourage individuals to do things themselves and empower them to live independently. This role provides one-to-one support in a supported living program in Milpitas, California. The schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The position requires English. Pay is $20.25–$23.00 per hour. JNCS is a nonprofit organization 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.

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

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 the highest possible level of independence.
Serve as a mentor and role model for socially acceptable and culturally valued ways to interact and support others.
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.
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 clients with household chores, errands, and medical appointments.
Help clients plan and stay on schedule.
Go for walks with clients around the neighborhood.
Provide companionship and emotional support.
Help clients connect with friends and loved ones, virtually or in person.
Assist with wheelchair transfers when applicable.
Assist with personal hygiene when applicable.