Direct Support Specialist

CUSTOMIZED SUPPORT SERVICES INC; California (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Customized Support Services, Inc. in West Los Angeles, CA seeks compassionate Direct Support Professionals to help individuals with developmental disabilities live independently at home. You will provide daily living assistance, emotional support, and help implement personalized care plans.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, ensuring safety, promoting independence and community involvement, and collaborating with a diverse team to deliver respectful, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Experience with developmental disabilities, autism, or dementia.
• Knowledge of activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal care tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to lift and transfer individuals safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Implement care plans and support goals.
• Ensure safety and well-being of individuals under care.
• Foster independence and community integration for individuals with disabilities.

Skills

Disabilities experience

ADLs & personal care

Interpersonal skills

Lifting & transfers

Job description

Customized Support Services, Inc. is a Supported Living Services agency located in in West Los Angeles, CA. We are professional, agile, professional and our goal is to provide Supported Living Services (or SLS) to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who wish or choose to live in their own homes independently. We offer our SLS program to consumers in the West Los Angeles area who use the regional center’s services. SLS can give consumers the assistance they need to live successfully in their homes and be healthy and safe..

We are seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and providing them with the care and assistance they need to lead fulfilling lives.

**Duties:**

• Assist individuals with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and household chores
• Provide emotional support and companionship to individuals
• Implement care plans and support goals tailored to each individual's needs
• Ensure the safety and well-being of individuals under your care
• Foster independence and community integration for individuals with disabilities

**Requirements:**

• Experience or willingness to work with individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, or dementia
• Knowledge of activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal care tasks
• Ability to lift and transfer individuals safely when needed
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people
• Previous experience in social work, home care, senior care, or direct support is a plus