0903 Independent Living - DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Jay Nolan Community Services; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with company matching

Paid CPR & First Aid training

Childcare Assistance Reimbursement

Pet insurance

Much more

Job summary

Jay Nolan Community Services is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional in Sunnyvale, CA to provide one-to-one supports for individuals with autism and development disabilities. You will mentor clients, help with daily activities, and implement ISP plans to maximize independence.

The role includes engagement in home and community activities, ensuring safety, and maintaining training/certifications. A driver’s license may be required on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications

• Direct Support Professionals must have a bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, nursing, social work, ABA, behavioral medicine, speech and language, rehabilitation, or comparable human services degree.
• Experience with autism or developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation may be required on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one direct support to people with autism and developmental disabilities to help them achieve independence.
• Act as a mentor and role model for socially acceptable interactions and support.
• Support individuals with behavioral, physical, or communication challenges in home and community settings.
• Implement the Individual’s Support Plan (ISP).
• Assist to maintain personal safety and well-being.
• Help establish daily/weekly activity schedules to maximize independence.
• Stay up to date with training and certifications.
• Participate hands-on in activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field

Job description

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Schedule: 4 hours per week

Language: English

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Providing one-to-one direct support services 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 each other to be successful.
• Support an individual with various challenges (behavioral, physical, communication, etc.) within their home and community.
• Implement the Individual’s Support Plan (ISP) as developed
• Assist and support the person to maintain their own personal safety and well-being
• Support the individual to establish a daily/weekly schedule of activities in order to maximize their independence.
• Stay up to date with all training and certifications.
• Participate hands-on in activities.

What does a typical workday for a DSP look like?

• Accompanying clients to activities such as hobby groups, classes, or the gym
• Supporting clients to accomplish daily chores such as household chores, errands, and medical appointments
• Help with planning and staying on schedule
• Going for walks around the neighborhood
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Connecting with friends and loved ones (virtually or in person)
• Wheelchair transfers (if applicable)
• Assistance with personal hygiene (if applicable)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct Support Professionals must have 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 degree in a human services field
• Experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities (personal or professional) preferred but not required.
• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation & current auto insurance (case by case basis)

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan with company matching
• Paid CPR & First Aid training
• Childcare Assistance Reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Much more

About us:

Jay Nolan Community Services is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to provide individualized support to children, teens, and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities so that they may live, work and thrive in their own homes and in their community. We are an inclusive, supportive, and community-oriented workplace.

Jay Nolan Community Services is a Certified Great Place to Work! Learn more about what our employees have to say about us: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7091642

Jay Nolan Community Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.