Direct Support Professional (DSP)

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 a 29-year-old Autistic woman in her home and community. Client is very pleasant with limited verbal skills. She is fully ambulatory. Enjoys being active and engaged. Has occasional disruptive/aggressive behaviors. You will empower the client to enhance her independent living skills by training and supporting her with community access, personal care and homemaker activities, medical appointments, facilitate peer interactions and support her at leisure activities, i.e dance classes, nail salon, 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 Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, as well as by an 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.

This is a Salaried Full-time position. $65k/year. EOE. Benefits available for full-time positions.

Schedule 1- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 8am-8pm (12 hour shifts)

Individuals interested please SUBMIT Resume

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• registered behavior Tech: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

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

Ability to Commute:

• Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rancho Palos Verdes, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person