DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
About The Position
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS), you provide individualized support to people with autism and other developmental disabilities, helping them live quality lives with dignity, independence, and choice. You support people in building relationships, living safely in their own homes, and achieving personal, educational, and career goals. Rather than doing tasks for people, DSPs encourage individuals to do things themselves and empower them to live independently. This role provides one-to-one support in an individual’s home and community, including assistance with daily activities, schedules, safety, personal well-being, and implementation of the Individual’s Support Plan. The work schedule is three weekends per month, from Friday at 10:00 PM through Sunday at 10:00 PM. The listed pay range is $20.25–$23.00.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 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; 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 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 and support individuals in maintaining personal safety and well-being.
- Help individuals establish 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.
- Help clients connect with friends and loved ones virtually or in person.
- Assist with wheelchair transfers and personal hygiene when applicable.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan with company matching
- Paid CPR and First Aid training
- Childcare assistance reimbursement
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
