2000 Supported Living - DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Colonial Group; Unincorporated Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Jay Nolan Community Services is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with autism in Chatsworth, CA, on weekends. The role focuses on promoting independence, safety, and personal growth through one-to-one support and community activities.

Work involves implementing individual plans, supporting daily routines, and staying current with training. This is a hands-on, rewarding position in a nonprofit, equal-opportunity workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the listed fields is required.
• Experience with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.
• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and current auto insurance may be required on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 and culturally valued interactions.
• Support individuals at home and in the community.
• Implement the Individual’s Support Plan (ISP) as developed.
• Assist and support personal safety and well-being.
• Help establish a daily/weekly schedule of activities to maximize independence.
• Stay up to date with all training and certifications.
• Participate hands-on in activities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, Social Work, ABA, Behavioral Medicine, Speech and Language, Rehabilitation, or Marriage and Family Therapy (or comparable human services field)

Job description

Location: Chatsworth, CA

Schedule: Saturday - Sunday, 9:00AM 10:00PM - 4th weekend of the month

Pay: $20.23 - $23.00

Language: English

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at JNCS: You help individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities live quality lives with dignity, independence and choice. On an average day, DSPs support people to build relationships, live safely in their own homes, and accomplish their personal, educational, and career goals.

DSPs are more than just caregivers: Unlike a caregiver, DSPs encourage people to do things themselves, not do things for them. Ultimately, your goal is to empower people to live independently so they can live happier, more fulfilled lives.

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:

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.