Direct Support Professional (The Village / Part Time - M-F)

ETTA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

ETTA is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for our adult client with intellectual and developmental disabilities in West Los Angeles. The role focuses on independent living skills, daily living support, and social integration within the Pico-Robertson area.

The DSP will assist with cooking, grooming, and maintaining a clean living space, and will drive the resident to various community locations to explore employment opportunities. Paid training is provided at ETTA HQ in North Hollywood.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Must be willing to drive, with own insured vehicle.
• Willing to drive male resident in Pico-Robertson area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and assist with daily living activities.
• Teach Independent Living Skills and help maintain a clean apartment.
• Assist resident with grooming and personal care.
• Drive resident to community locations and support employment opportunities.

Skills

Licensed driver

Reliable

Cooking skills

Job description

ETTA (non-profit / Human Services) is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) // ILS Staff for our adult client (with Intellectual and Developmental Disability)

Job Title

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Location

Bhatia Family Village, Pico-Robertson Area (West L.A.)

Schedule

Mondays - Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Note: This position can be combined with another part-time position at the same location with a different resident / client in order to increase weekly hours (optional). The other position is Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 or 4. (In your application, let us know you are interested in both.)

Requirements

• Must have some professional or personal experience assisting or supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or other special needs
• Must be a licensed driver (for a minimum of three years) with a clean driving record
• Must have your own insured vehicle (with your name listed as an authorized driver)
• Must be willing to drive male resident / client if needed in the Pico-Robertson Area and surrounding community

Description

Seeking staff who is friendly, even-keeled, trustworthy and reliable. The ideal applicant will be confident with their cooking skills, as well as have the ability to teach our male Village Resident independent living skills, including maintaining a clean apartment and taking care of personal grooming. Additionally, staff will drive Resident to various locations in the surrounding community and assist him with pursuing employment opportunities. [Code: AF]

Paid Training

Paid Training is provided in person at ETTA headquarters in North Hollywood. You must be available weekdays / daytime hours for approximately 3-7 days of training.

About ETTA

ETTA is a respected non-profit agency serving the Jewish community in the Los Angeles area. We have provided services and support for individuals on the spectrum, and with other intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1993. We also help their families as one of the premier providers of such services on the West Coast. Our staff works one-on-one with individuals in the I/DD community, engaging, guiding, and inspiring them to increase community involvement, grow their social network, develop opportunities, and achieve their greatest potential and goals.

Learn more about ETTA on our website (ETTA.org). See a listing of ALL the current job opportunities by visiting the Careers page at ETTA's website.

ETTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer

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