Direct Support Professional (all shifts)

ANNOUNCEMENT

YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR OPEN HOUSE HIRING EVENT
Job Fair on Wednesday, February 26
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at ETTA Headquarters
13034 Saticoy Street, North Hollywood, CA 91605

See "Job Fair" Event Posting on ETTA's website Career Page
for Additional Info. and to RSVP

ETTA (non-profit)
Supporting Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
 

ETTA's Supported Living Services (SLS) Department is Seeking

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)

and

Independent Living Advocates

for Our Adult Male Client

POSITION TITLE
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Independent Living Advocate

 

ETTA ORGANIZATION
(non-profit)

DEPARTMENT
Supported Living Services (SLS)

EXPERIENCE
Some professional or personal experience supporting individuals with special needs (intellectual and developmental disabilities) required. ETTA provides paid training. Seeking friendly, caring and patient staff who would be skilled at guiding our client to make progress with personal growth and independence in life. [SEE ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW.]

LOCATION
Near LAX

 

SCHEDULES
All shifts available - both full time and part time (24/7)

 

START DATE
As soon as possible

 

HOURLY RATE OF PAY
Starting rate is $19.00 per hour

 

BENEFITS
 

ETTA's Full Time employees (starting at 30 hours per week) are offered a generous Benefits Package that includes:

• Medical Health Insurance / Dental / Vision
• Family Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life / LTD
• Annual 80 hours vacation / 48 hours sick time

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Support staff must be able to physically and emotionally assist and support the individual receiving services (an adult male) to live, work and participate in a healthy, clean, safe, and secure community life. Staff must be able to engage client in ADL, including household chores and tasks. [Some experience required.]

Working as a "Life Coach," staff must be able to successfully relate, teach and further develop skills with the client being served, as well as engage positively with members of their team and their family. Staff must respect the client and be able to verbally communicate in a polite, courteous and professional manner at all times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Staff must have the physical ability to be active, stand frequently during activities of daily living. Must be able to physically ensure the safety of all the client by safely participating in established behavioral interventions. [ETTA provides paid training.]

COMMUNITY: Staff and client will be participating in various activities in the surrounding community. Staff must ensure physical appearance and personal care needs of the client are met. Staff must ensure awareness of surroundings and respond appropriately to all potential dangers. Staff must be knowledgeable and aware of where and how to obtain help, if needed (i.e. location of nearest hospital, community center, emergency numbers, etc.). Staff must practice safe lifts, egresses, seizure protocols, etc.

Staff supports appropriate role modeling for community situations (i.e. use of manners, holding doors, greeting the public appropriately, etc.).

Staff enthusiastically creates partnerships and encourages integration within the community.

Seeking job applicants who can be firm but kind; staff who will be genuinely engaged in our client's wellbeing, as well as his likes and dislikes.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) /
Independent Living Advocate /
Life Coach
You Will Motivate, Inspire & Assist Your Client
to Live a More Independent & Enriching Life
 

About ETTA

ETTA is a leading service provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing a full spectrum of services. ETTA has provided support for its clients and support for their families in the Los Angeles area since 1993. A team of dedicated, professional staff work one-on-one with ETTA's clients, engaging, guiding, and inspiring them to increase community involvement, grow their social network, develop opportunities, and achieve their greatest potential and goals. Learn more about ETTA on our website.

As a member of the ETTA team, you will be truly appreciated as you help make someone's world a better place. ETTA staff supports, guides, mentors, and inspires our clients to achieve their goals and live happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives every day!

INDEPENDENCE. INCLUSION. GROWTH.

Learn more on ETTA's website

See a listing of all our current job openings on the Careers page.

Questions? Contact our Recruitment Department:

Jerry@etta.org

Or call (818) 985-3882, ext. 305

Submit Your Application Now. Hiring Today. Multiple Openings.

*Applicants for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position must:
(1) Be at least 21 years of age;
(2) Have a valid driver license for a minimum of three years (with a relatively clean driving record);
(3) Have an insured vehicle and be willing to drive with your client (mileage reimbursement provided).

ETTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer

Live Scan (DOJ / FBI) background check required

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://etta.applicantpro.com/jobs/3656893-1009053.html