Direct Support Professional

DSP (Direct Support Professional)
We are a community based Supported Living agency providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities. We work in an energetic atmosphere that embraces teamwork.

We are currently searching for outgoing, compassionate and dedicated individuals to become part of our diverse team. Providing support for Autistic individuals in their home and community. Client(s) is very pleasant with limited verbal skills. Fully ambulatory. Enjoys being active and engaged. Has occasional disruptive/aggressive behaviors. You will empower the client to enhance his/her independent living skills by training and supporting with community access, personal care and homemaker activities, medical appointments, facilitate peer interactions and support with leisure activities, i.e dance classes, playing sports, hikes, etc. This position requires good judgment, excellent written and verbal communication, and quick problem-solving skills. Willingness to collaborate with a team.

This is a challenging but also a very rewarding position.

Training provided by agency Administrator on a monthly basis. Other trainings relating to Autism will be provided. Staff will also be trained by professionals in the correct completion of required documentation.

The successful candidate must have the ability to develop a rapport and trust with the client and have a genuine desire to serve our unique community. The successful candidate must also commit to attend trainings and accept and implement feedback from supervising professionals

Must be at least 21 years old, have a car, a valid CA driver's license, auto registration and auto insurance. Must pass driving abstract requirements and background check. Transport Client using staff’s own vehicle(s) for all community-based activities. A gasoline allowance will be provided.

Staff will be provided with a document outlining client’s needs and goals. Staff will collect data in order to gage client’s progress and program’s effectiveness towards those goals.

Previous experience in human services field is a plus.

Individuals interested please SUBMIT Resume

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• DSP: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Valencia, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person