Direct Support Professional Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must have some professional or personal experience assisting or supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or other special needs.
• Must be a licensed driver for a minimum of three years.
• Must have an insured vehicle with your name listed as an authorized driver.
• Must be willing to drive adult client on a daily basis in the Pico-Robertson Area and surrounding community.
• Must be available weekdays/daytime hours for approximately 3-6 days of training at ETTA's offices in North Hollywood.
• Live Scan (DOJ / FBI) background check required.

Nice To Haves

• Friendly, genuine, caring, motivated, reliable, and has their heart in the right place.
• Some experience working with or knowing and supporting an individual with a disability - whether Professional Experience (in a paid or volunteer job) or Personal Experience (with family, friend, co-worker, etc.) - is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or other special needs.
• Drive adult clients on a daily basis in the Pico-Robertson Area and surrounding community.
• Engage, guide, and inspire individuals to increase community involvement, grow their social network, develop opportunities, and achieve their greatest potential and goals.

Benefits

• Paid Training is provided in person at ETTA headquarters in North Hollywood.
• Free parking.