DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Jay Nolan Community Services•Los Angeles, CA

8h•$20 - $23

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, helping them live with dignity, independence, and choice. You 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 role provides one-to-one support in home and community settings and may involve behavioral, physical, or communication challenges. Typical activities include accompanying people to hobby groups, classes, the gym, errands, and medical appointments; supporting household chores and schedules; providing companionship and emotional support; helping people connect with friends and loved ones; and, when applicable, assisting with wheelchair transfers and personal hygiene. The position is with JNCS’s Supported Living program and is scheduled for the fourth weekend of the month, a 48-hour weekend. The listed pay range is $20.25–$23.00.

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 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.
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).
Support individuals in maintaining personal safety and well-being.
Help individuals establish 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 daily chores, errands, and medical appointments.
Help with planning and staying on schedule.
Provide companionship and emotional support, including helping clients connect with friends and loved ones.
Assist with wheelchair transfers and personal hygiene when applicable.