Job DetailsJob LocationCalifornia City, CA 93505 - California City, CAPosition TypePart TimeSalary Range$20.25 - $22.65 HourlyJob ShiftMonday - Friday, 5pm - 7pmDescriptionMake an Impact Today!Join our outstanding team dedicated to helping people with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities grow and find independence in their communities.Job Description: We are seeking an energetic, patient, thoughtful, and outgoing Direct Support Professional to support & assist an individual in the surrounding community. You will teach all community safety & awareness, social interactions & self-help skills. Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one support to an individual in their home & community whom has a diagnosis of Autism or other developmental disabilities & has limited safety awareness.
- Implement the individuals Support Plan as developed
- Provide the necessary accommodations to support an individual with various challenges (behavioral, physical, communication, etc.) within their home and community
- Support the individual to establish a daily/weekly schedule of activities.
- Act as a mentor and role model for socially acceptable and culturally valued ways to interact and support each other to be successful
- Participate hands-on in all activities
- Assist and support the person to maintain their own personal safety and well-being
- Provide information to family members about the unique needs of the individual to assist in the building of a more cohesive family unit.
- Comply with all policies and procedures of the organization and public locations of activities
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Benefits:
- 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
Qualifications
- Experience supporting individuals with Autism and or developmental disabilities preferred not required.
- Energetic, outgoing, patient, and respectful
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- A valid driver's license, reliable auto & current auto insurance (Case by Case basis)
- Ability to handle physical aspects of job
- Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
- Comply with all policies and procedures of the organization and public locations of activities