Direct Support Professional - Independent Living Services Job at BuildAbility, Los Angeles, CA

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  • BuildAbility
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Join the  BuildAbility Team as a Direct Support Professional

Are you someone who finds joy in assisting others in reaching their goals? Do you prefer being out in the community rather than confined to a desk? Currently, we're on the lookout for Direct Support Professionals to lend support to participants in our Independent Living Services Program. 


Why work with us:

  • Meaningful Mission:  Be a part of a team that's transforming lives and empowering individuals within the community. Our mission is to carve out a space for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, encouraging them to envision a life without limitations and then guiding them toward turning that vision into a reality.
  • Inclusive Environment:  Join an organization that values diversity, anti-racism, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.
  • Comprehensive Benefits:  Enjoy competitive compensation starting at $18.00 - $21.00/hour, along with a generous benefits package.
  • If our values align with yours, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you!

Our Independent Living Services Program:

  • In this program, we serve adults with developmental disabilities at their homes and in the community to help increase or maintain their independence. DSPs travel to meet 1-3 individuals per day and provide one-on-one skills training based on their individual goals.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will be responsible for:

  • Assisting participants in their homes with tasks such as budgeting, meal planning, hygiene practices, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
  • Providing opportunities for the participant to develop socialization/interpersonal communication skills and practice self-regulation/coping techniques.
  • Providing hands-on training, observation, and evaluation of the participant's household tasks and assisting with further development.
  • Advocating for participants' inclusion in the community and empowering them to exercise their rights.
  • Use BuildAbility’s digital program to log the individual’s progress and performance.

Schedule:

  • 1 Part-time hire: 10-20 hours per week
  • Mornings to evenings
  • Hours assigned are subject to change weekly based on availability

Work location:

  • Los Angeles Region (Los Angeles, Hollywood/West Hollywood, Pasadena, Glendale and Burbank)

Compensation:

  • Starting at $18.00 - $21.00/hour (dependent upon prior experience and qualifications).

Benefits:

  • Paid Sick Time (56 hours)
  • Mileage Reimbursement and Paid Travel Time
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Opportunity for Career Advancement

Required Qualifications:

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with individuals with disabilities, their family members, employers, and others in a positive and constructive manner.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Must pass a DOJ Live Scan fingerprinting background clearance.
  • Valid California Driver’s License, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
  • Willing to travel: up to 75%.
  • Proof of two COVID-19 vaccination doses or submit a request for accommodation based upon a medical condition or deeply held religious belief.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Fluent in Spanish.
  • Prior experience supporting individuals with disabilities. If you don’t have experience, we will provide on-the-job training. Some of our best staff did not have experience prior to being hired at BuildAbility!
BuildAbility is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace environment, stakeholder engagement, and participant support.   We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Tags

Part time, Afternoon shift,

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