Direct Support Professional (The Village / Part Time - M-F)

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

ETTA (non-profit / Human Services) is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for our adult client (with Intellectual and Developmental Disability).

Location: Bhatia Family Village Pico-Robertson Area (West L.A.)

Schedule: Mondays - Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Note: This position can be combined with another part-time position at the same location with a different resident / client in order to increase weekly hours (optional). The other position is Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 or 4. (In your application, let us know you are interested in both.)

Requirements

• Must have some professional or personal experience assisting or supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or other special needs
• Must be a licensed driver (for a minimum of three years) with a clean driving record
• Must have your own insured vehicle (with your name listed as an authorized driver)
• Must be willing to drive male resident / client if needed in the Pico-Robertson Area and surrounding community

Description

Seeking staff who is friendly, even-keeled, trustworthy and reliable. The ideal applicant will be confident with their cooking skills, as well as have the ability to teach our male Village Resident independent living skills, including maintaining a clean apartment and taking care of personal grooming. Additionally, staff will drive Resident to various locations in the surrounding community and assist him with pursuing employment opportunities. [Code: AF]

Paid Training is provided in person at ETTA headquarters in North Hollywood. You must be available weekdays / daytime hours for approximately 3-7 days of training)

About ETTA

ETTA is a respected non-profit agency serving the Jewish community in the Los Angeles area. We have provided services and support for individuals on the spectrum, and with other intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1993. We also help their families as one of the premier providers of such services on the West Coast. Our staff works one-on-one with individuals in the I/DD community, engaging, guiding, and inspiring them to increase community involvement, grow their social network, develop opportunities, and achieve their greatest potential and goals.