DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Jay Nolan Community Services•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS), you provide individualized, one-to-one 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 build relationships, live safely in their own homes, and pursue personal, educational, and career goals. Support takes place in the person’s home and community and may address behavioral, physical, or communication challenges. A typical workday may include accompanying individuals to hobby groups, classes, the gym, walks, errands, or medical appointments; helping with household chores and planning daily activities; offering companionship and emotional support; helping individuals connect with friends and loved ones; and, when applicable, assisting with wheelchair transfers and personal hygiene. JNCS is an inclusive, supportive, community-oriented nonprofit workplace and an equal opportunity employer.

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.

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 in their homes and communities.
Implement the individual’s developed Individual Support Plan (ISP).
Help individuals maintain their personal safety and well-being.
Support individuals in establishing daily and weekly activity schedules that maximize independence.
Stay current with required training and certifications.
Participate hands-on in activities.
Accompany individuals to activities such as hobby groups, classes, the gym, and neighborhood walks.
Support daily chores, errands, and medical appointments.
Help individuals plan and stay on schedule.
Provide companionship and emotional support, and help individuals connect with friends and loved ones virtually or in person.
Assist with wheelchair transfers and personal hygiene when applicable.