What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Jay Nolan Community Services?
Job Details
Job Location
Bakersfield, CA 93307 - Bakersfield, CA
Position Type
Part Time
Salary Range
20.25 - $22.65 Hourly
Job Shift
Monday - Friday, 6pm - 8pm
Description
Make 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 :
Qualifications
Salary : $20 - $23
