DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Jay Nolan Community Services•Glendale, CA

12d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS), you provide one-to-one support to people with autism and other developmental disabilities, helping them live with dignity, independence, and choice. DSPs encourage individuals to do things for themselves and support them in building relationships, living safely in their own homes, and achieving personal, educational, and career goals. Work takes place in individuals’ homes and communities as part of the Supported Living program. The role includes hands-on participation in activities and may involve supporting people with behavioral, physical, or communication challenges. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., plus Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., during each of the four weekends of the month. The position is based in Glendale, California. Pay is $20.25–$23.00 per hour. JNCS is a nonprofit organization providing 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.

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; 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 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 to 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 household chores, errands, and medical appointments.
Help clients plan and stay on schedule.
Go for walks with clients in 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.