Weekend DSP: Autism Support & Independence Advocate

Colonial Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part 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 is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with autism and developmental disabilities in living quality lives with independence and dignity. You will help clients in their homes and community, fostering relationships and supporting educational and personal goals.

DSPs empower clients to live independently, acting as mentors and role models, with duties including accompanying clients to activities, assisting with daily tasks, and implementing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field is required.
• Experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.
• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and current auto insurance may be required on a case-by-case basis.

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.

Education

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

Job description

Jay Nolan Community Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with autism and developmental disabilities in living quality lives with independence and dignity. You will help clients in their homes and community, fostering relationships and supporting educational and personal goals.

DSPs empower clients to live independently, acting as mentors and role models, with duties including accompanying clients to activities, assisting with daily tasks, and implementing