2000 Supported Living - DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Jay Nolan Community Services•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Jay Nolan Community Services, you support individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities to live quality lives with dignity, independence, and choice. DSPs help people build relationships, live safely in their own homes, and achieve personal, educational, and career goals. The role focuses on empowering individuals to do things for themselves and live independently. The position provides one-to-one support in an individual’s home and community, including help with daily activities, personal safety, schedules, relationships, and implementation of the Individual’s Support Plan. The advertised schedule is the first weekend of each month for 48 hours, in Sherman Oaks, California. Pay is $20.23–$23.00 per hour.

Requirements

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 is listed as a preferred qualification.
A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance may be required on a case-by-case basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, personally or professionally; preferred but not required.
A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance, depending on the case.

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.
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 Support Plan (ISP) as developed.
Assist and support individuals in maintaining 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, or the gym.
Support clients with daily 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.