DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Jay Nolan Community Services•Marina, CA

11d•$20 - $23

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Jay Nolan Community Services, you provide individualized, one-to-one support to people with autism and other intellectual or developmental disabilities. The role helps people live with dignity, independence, and choice; build relationships; stay safe in their homes; and pursue personal, educational, and career goals. DSPs encourage individuals to do things for themselves and empower them to live independently. The position supports individuals in their homes and communities, including people with behavioral, physical, and communication challenges. Typical activities may include accompanying clients to hobby groups, classes, the gym, errands, and medical appointments; helping with household chores and schedules; taking neighborhood walks; offering companionship and emotional support; connecting with friends and loved ones; and, if applicable, assisting with wheelchair transfers and personal hygiene. The schedule is Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The role is located in Marina, California, and the listed pay range is $20.25–$23.00.

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 needed 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 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).
Assist 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 household chores, errands, and medical appointments.
Help clients plan and stay on schedule.
Provide companionship and emotional support, and support connections with friends and loved ones.
Assist with wheelchair transfers and personal hygiene when applicable.