DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Jay Nolan Community Services•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS), you help individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities live quality lives with dignity, independence, and choice. DSPs support people in building relationships, living safely in their own homes, and achieving personal, educational, and career goals. Rather than doing tasks for the people they support, DSPs encourage them to do things themselves and work toward greater independence. This role provides one-to-one support in an individual’s home and community, including help with daily routines, activities, safety, personal well-being, and implementation of the Individual’s Support Plan. Work may include accompanying clients to activities, assisting with chores and appointments, planning schedules, providing companionship, and—if applicable—wheelchair transfers and personal hygiene assistance. The position is located in Chatsworth, California, in the Supported Living program. The schedule is the fourth weekend of the month, Saturday and Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. English is required. Pay is $20.25–$23.00.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
English language skills.
A 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.

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 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 household chores, errands, and medical appointments.
Help clients plan and stay on schedule.
Provide companionship and emotional support.
Support connections with friends and loved ones, virtually or in person.
Provide wheelchair transfers and personal hygiene assistance, if applicable.