Direct Support Professional - Entry Level

Alls Well•Compton, CA

9d•$20 - $21

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) internship introduces participants to career opportunities as a DSP and provides skills for delivering high-quality services and supports that help people live their best lives and feel empowered. For up to three months and up to 30 hours per week, a DSP Intern learns about the role and performs entry-level duties under a qualified DSP. Duties are tailored to each person supported and may include supporting empowerment, communication, community and service networking, service facilitation, community living skills, education and self-development, advocacy, vocational and career goals, organizational participation, documentation, healthy relationships, person-centered services, and health and wellness, including assistance with daily tasks. DSPs recognize each person's gifts, preferences, needs, and personhood; partner with people in informed decisions; follow the NADSP Code of Ethics; continue learning; and promote privacy, well-being, meaningful relationships, integration, and inclusion. Pay is $18.42 per hour, with possible conversion up to $19 per hour. Weekly pay and incentives are offered. Program perks include employment retention payments at six and twelve months, free interactive training, a variety of schedules, and the opportunity to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their communities. The internship may lead to a long-term career path.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or a Certificate of Completion.
Must have a driver's license.
Must pass a background check and other required health screenings.

Responsibilities

Learn about the DSP role and perform entry-level duties under a qualified DSP for up to three months and up to 30 hours per week.
Support participant empowerment, communication, community and service networking, and facilitation of services.
Provide community living skills and supports, education, training, and self-development assistance.
Support advocacy and vocational, educational, and career goals.
Participate in organizational activities and complete documentation.
Help people build and maintain healthy friendships and other relationships, keeping the person at the center of support.
Support participants' health and wellness, which may include assisting with daily tasks.
Partner with people supported in making informed decisions and everyday choices about finances, well-being, relationships, and employment.
Promote privacy, physical and emotional well-being, meaningful relationships, integration, and inclusion.