Direct Support Professional

Masterdish Inc; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Masterdish Inc. seeks a dedicated Student Support Specialist to assist college students with IDD in navigating academics and campus life. You will help build study skills, time management, and independence while coordinating with campus resources and staff to ensure appropriate accommodations are in place.

The role emphasizes advocacy, social inclusion, and progress tracking toward IPP goals, with collaboration with families and support teams to promote student success across campus.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group support to college students with IDD to help them navigate academic and campus life.
• Assist with developing study skills, time management, and organizational strategies.
• Support students in accessing campus resources (disability services, tutoring, career center, library, student activities).
• Coordinate with professors, disability resource centers, and campus staff to ensure appropriate accommodation is in place.
• Encourage social integration by supporting participation in clubs, events, and peer activities.
• Monitor progress toward academic and IPP goals, maintaining accurate records of services provided.
• Communicate regularly with families, supervisors, and support teams regarding student progress, needs, and concerns.
• Assist students with job readiness and internship preparation, including resume building, interview practice, and workplace skills.
• Support independent living skills such as transportation training, budgeting, and daily planning as appropriate.
• Advocate for inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities within higher education settings

Job description

• Provide one-on-one and group support to college students with IDD to help them navigate academic and campus life.
• Assist with developing study skills, time management, and organizational strategies.
• Support students in accessing campus resources (disability services, tutoring, career center, library, student activities).
• Coordinate with professors, disability resource centers, and campus staff to ensure appropriate accommodation is in place.
• Encourage social integration by supporting participation in clubs, events, and peer activities.
• Monitor progress toward academic and Individual Program Plan (IPP) goals, maintaining accurate records of services provided.
• Communicate regularly with families, supervisors, and support teams regarding student progress, needs, and concerns.
• Assist students with job readiness and internship preparation, including resume building, interview practice, and workplace skills.
• Support independent living skills such as transportation training, budgeting, and daily planning as appropriate.

Advocate for inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities within higher education settings