DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Jay Nolan Community Services•San Jose, CA

4d•$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 quality lives with dignity, independence, and choice. DSPs encourage individuals to do things for themselves and work toward personal, educational, and career goals, while building relationships and living safely in their own homes and communities. The position is in the Supported Living program in San Jose, California, and the listed schedule is Friday overnight, 9 PM to 7 AM. The listed pay range is $20.25–$23.00. The role may involve accompanying clients to activities, helping with chores and errands, attending medical appointments, planning and keeping to schedules, taking neighborhood walks, providing companionship and emotional support, and supporting connections with friends and loved ones. Wheelchair transfers and personal hygiene assistance may be needed when applicable. Jay Nolan Community Services is an inclusive, supportive, community-oriented nonprofit workplace and an equal opportunity employer.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in education, psychology, counseling, nursing, social work, applied behavior analysis, behavioral medicine, speech and language, rehabilitation, marriage and family therapy, or a comparable human services field.
Personal or professional experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities; preferred but not required.
A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance, on a case-by-case basis.

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 at home and in the community.
Implement each individual's Support Plan (ISP) as developed.
Assist individuals in maintaining their 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 daily 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.
Perform wheelchair transfers and assist with personal hygiene when applicable.