Direct Support Professional - Part-time

pLocation: Ridgecrestnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p pSchedule: Monday-Thursday, 3:45pm - 5:45pm/p pstrongApply Now to a job that ACTUALLY Makes a Difference in Peoplersquo;s Lives - Hiring Immediately/strong/p pbr / strongAs a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at JNCS:/strong You help individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities live quality lives with dignity, independence and choice. On an average day, DSPs support people to build relationships, live safely in their own homes, and accomplish their personal, educational, and career goals./p pbr / strongDSPs are more than just caregivers:/strong Unlike a caregiver, DSPs encourage people to do things themselves, not do things for them.nbsp; Ultimately, your goal is to empower people to live independently so they can live happier, more fulfilled lives./p pbr / strongDuties amp; Responsibilities:/strongbr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;emProviding one-to-one direct support services to people with Autism and intellectual and/or developmental disabilities/em to help them achieve their highest possible level of independence.br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;emAct as a mentor and role model/em for socially acceptable and culturally valued ways to interact and support each other to be successful.br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;emSupport an individual with various challenges/em (behavioral, physical, communication, etc.) within their home and community.br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Implement the Individualrsquo;s Support Plan (ISP) as developedbr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Assist and support the person to maintain their own personal safety and well-beingbr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Support the individual to establish a daily/weekly schedule of activities in order to maximize their independence.br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Stay up to date with all training and certifications.br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Participate hands-on in activities./p pbr / strongWhat does a typical workday for a DSP look like?/strongbr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Accompanying clients to activities such as hobby groups, classes, or the gymbr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Supporting clients to accomplish daily chores such as household chores, errands, and medical appointmentsbr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Help with planning and staying on schedulebr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Going for walks around the neighborhoodbr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Providing companionship and emotional supportbr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Connecting with friends and loved ones (virtually or in person)br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Wheelchair transfers (if applicable)br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Assistance with personal hygiene (if applicable)/p pbr / strongPreferred Qualifications:/strongbr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Direct Supportnbsp;Professionals must have a bachelorrsquo;s degree in education,nbsp;psychology, counseling, nursing, social work,nbsp;applied behavior analysis,nbsp;behavioral medicine, speech and language, rehabilitation, marriage andnbsp;family therapy, or a comparable degree in anbsp;human servicesnbsp;fieldbr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities (personal or professional) strongpreferred but not required./strongbr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;A valid driverrsquo;s license, reliable transportation amp; current auto insurance strong(case by case basis)/strong/p pnbsp;/p pstrongBenefits:/strongbr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Health Insurancebr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Dental Insurancebr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Life Insurancebr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Tuition Reimbursementbr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Retirement plan with company matchingbr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Paid CPR amp; First Aid Trainingbr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Childcare Assistance Reimbursementbr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Pet Insurance and much more!/p pbr / strongAbout us:/strong Jay Nolan Community Services is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to provide individualized support to children, teens, and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities so that they may live, work and thrive in their own homes and in their community.nbsp; We are an inclusive, supportive, and community-oriented workplace./p pbr / emJay Nolan Community Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.nbsp; We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws./embr / nbsp;/p