DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Jay Nolan Community Services; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with company matching

Job summary

Jay Nolan Community Services Inc is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in Santa Clara, CA to help individuals with autism and developmental disabilities live with dignity and independence. Shifts include Sundays from 2pm to 10pm with opportunities for growth in a supportive team.

DSPs provide one-to-one support, mentor clients, and implement individualized plans while promoting safety and community participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, counseling, nursing, social work, ABA, behavioral medicine, speech and language, rehabilitation, or a similar human services field.
• Experience with individuals with autism and developmental disabilities preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation & current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one direct support to individuals with autism and developmental disabilities to foster independence.
• Act as a mentor and role model for socially valued ways to interact and support each other.
• Support individuals at home and in the community with various challenges and routines.
• Implement the Individual’s Support Plan (ISP) as developed.
• Assist with personal safety and well-being of individuals.
• Help establish daily/weekly activity schedules to maximize independence.
• Stay up to date with training and certifications.
• Participate hands-on in activities with clients.

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, counseling, nursing, social work, applied behavior analysis, behavioral medicine, speech and language, rehabilitation, or a comparable degree in a human services field

Job description

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Schedule: Sunday 2pm -10pm

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 reimbursementRetirement plan with company matching