DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Jay Nolan Community Services•San Jose, CA

5d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Jay Nolan Community Services, you support individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities to live with dignity, independence, and choice. DSPs help people build relationships, live safely in their own homes, and pursue 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 position provides one-to-one support in a supported-living program in San Jose, California. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. The listed pay range is $20.25–$23.00. The job posting says hiring is immediate. Jay Nolan Community Services is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to provide individualized support to children, teens, and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities so they can live, work, and thrive in their homes and communities. The organization describes itself as an inclusive, supportive, and community-oriented workplace and an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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 required on a case-by-case basis.
Keep required training and certifications up to date.

Nice To Haves

Personal or professional experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities; preferred but not required.
A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance, on a case-by-case basis.

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.
Serve 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.
Help individuals maintain their personal safety and well-being.
Support individuals in establishing daily and weekly activity schedules that maximize independence.
Keep training and certifications up to date.
Participate hands-on in activities.
Accompany clients to activities such as hobby groups, classes, or the gym.
Support clients with daily chores, errands, and medical appointments.
Help clients plan and stay on schedule.
Go for walks with clients around the neighborhood.
Provide companionship and emotional support.
Help clients connect with friends and loved ones virtually or in person.
Assist with wheelchair transfers, if applicable.
Assist with personal hygiene, if applicable.