DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Colonial Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full 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 in Northridge, CA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with autism and developmental disabilities with dignity and independence. The role follows a weekend schedule: 2nd and 4th weekends, 3:30pm Friday through 3:30pm Sunday.

You will provide one-to-one support, model positive interactions, and help with daily activities. Training, benefits, and a mission-driven environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field is required.
• Experience working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation may be required depending on case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one direct support to individuals with autism and developmental disabilities to promote independence.
• Mentor and model socially appropriate interactions within home and community settings.
• Assist individuals with behavioral, physical, communication challenges and safety in daily routines.
• Implement the Individual’s Support Plan (ISP) as developed.
• Help maintain personal safety and well-being for each individual.
• Support scheduling and planning of daily/weekly activities to maximize independence.
• Stay current with all required training and certifications.
• Participate hands-on in activities and community outings.

Skills

Experience with autism

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, counseling, nursing, social work, ABAs, behavioral medicine, SLP, rehabilitation or related human services field

Job description

Location: Northridge, CA

Schedule: 2nd and 4th weekend 3:30pm Friday – 3:30pm Sunday

Language: English

Program: Supported Living

Pay Range: $20.25 - $23.00

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.

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.