Direct Support Professional

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Job DetailsJob Location: Santa Cruz, 95060 - Santa Cruz, CA 95060Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $20.25 - $21.00 HourlyJob Shift: Monday - Friday, 15 hours per weekApply Now to job that ACTUALLY Makes a Difference in People’s Lives - Hiring Immediately As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at JNCS: You help individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities live quality lives with dignity, independence and choice. On an average day, DSPs support people to build relationships, live safely in their own homes, and accomplish their personal, educational, and career goals. DSPs are more than just caregivers: Unlike a caregiver, DSPs encourage people to do things themselves, not do things for them. Ultimately, your goal is to empower people to live independently so they can live happier, more fulfilled lives. Duties & Responsibilities: What does a typical workday for a DSP look like? - Providing one-to-one direct support services to people with Autism and intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to help them achieve their highest possible level of independence. - Act as a mentor and role model for socially acceptable and culturally valued ways to interact and suppo...