Direct Support Professional (The Village / Part Time - M, Tu, Wed)

ETTA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

ETTA is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist a young man with independent living in the Pico-Robertson area of West Los Angeles. You will help with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, budgeting, and participate in Village activities to expand community involvement.

Paid training is provided at ETTA headquarters in North Hollywood. You must be available for weekday daytime training, typically 3–7 days, to prepare for the role.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or other special needs.
• Licensed driver with a clean driving record (minimum three years).
• Must have own insured vehicle with name listed as an authorized driver.
• Willing to drive male resident/client if needed in Pico-Robertson Area and surrounding community.

Responsibilities

• Support a young man with independent living activities including cooking, cleaning, laundry, and budgeting.
• Participate in Village activities and explore employment opportunities in the area.
• Paid training is provided in person at ETTA headquarters in North Hollywood; availability for daytime weekday training 3–7 days.

Skills

Experience with IDD

Driver with clean record

Own insured vehicle

Willing to drive male resident

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, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 or 4:00 p.m.

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

Supporting a young man (in and around the Pico-Robertson Area) who wants help with independent living -- including cooking, cleaning, laundry, and budgeting. Participate in Village activities and explore employment opportunities in the area. [Code: SM]

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

Live Scan (DOJ / FBI) background check required