Job Description

Adult Group Home

Seeking Support Staff at Non-profit Adult Residential Group Homes (Adult Residential Facilities / ARF) for Individuals with Special Needs (Autism / Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities)

San Fernando Valley Locations: North Hollywood / Valley Village / Sherman Oaks

POSITION TITLE Direct Support Professional (DSP) for Residential Group Homes (ARF)

ORGANIZATION ETTA (non-profit)

EXPERIENCE Some professional or personal experience supporting individuals with special needs is beneficial. (Paid Training provided)

LOCATION North Hollywood / Valley Village / Sherman Oaks

EMPLOYMENT TYPE Full Time + Part Time and On-Call

SCHEDULES & SHIFTS Send email to request our current Group Homes Schedules pdf Choose days and shifts that match your availability!

START DATE As soon as possible

HOURLY RATE OF PAY Starting at $20 per hour

BENEFITS Benefits buy-in package available for employees who work 30 hours or more per week

Qualifications

• Some personal or professional experience supporting individuals with special needs
• 21+ years of age
• Have an insured vehicle
• Have a valid driver's license (for a minimum of three years), clean driving record, and proof of vehicle insurance coverage (with your name listed as an authorized driver)
• Willingness to transport your client (1:1) using personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Jewish culture and traditions a plus (not required).

Paid Training Provided

ABOUT ETTA

ETTA, a unique and respected non-profit, has been making a positive difference in the lives of adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1993.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at ETTA's Residential Group Homes, you will assist adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to Live More Independent & Enriching Lives

Interested in Joining ETTA's Residential Group Homes? Please confirm the following:

1. The commute to North Hollywood / Valley Village / Sherman Oaks would be acceptable to you;
2. The starting rate of pay - $20.00 per hours - is within your range;
3. Your availability matches at least one of the schedules (send email to request list of current openings);
4. In addition to the daily routines with your client (teaching independent living, life skills coaching, marketing, doctor appointments, outdoor activities, fun outings, etc.), tasks may include meal preparation, making the bed, and assisting your client and others with some housekeeping;
5. Please be aware that Group Homes staff may need to perform some basic "hygiene tasks" (including assisting with toileting) and this would be acceptable to you. All staff (male and female) must be okay with assisting all clients (male and female). The job description includes the following specification: " Experience with behaviors preferred (not required). Tasks include assisting both male and female clients with personal hygiene (which can include toileting)." [This is not a caregiving position; it is for direct support professionals / support staff.]

Do you qualify? If so, let's take the next step...

INDEPENDENCE. INCLUSION. GROWTH.

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