Direct Support Professional (The Village / Caregiver)

Job Opportunity:

Support Aide for a Male Individual with Cerebral Palsy

ETTA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist with daily living supports for an individual that will be receiving Supported Living Services in the Los Angeles area.

Position Overview: Seeking male staff interested in working with an adult male with Cerebral Palsy who is moving from the East Coast to California. The ideal candidate will be someone who will respect Orthodox Jewish values.

If you are a caregiver, or interested in becoming an occupational therapist, physical therapist, social worker, nurse, this opportunity will provide interdisciplinary skills for your career working with an individual in need of physical support. If you have experience or are willing to learn - and you feel that your personality will work well in this position - and are ready to make a positive difference, please apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Listening and honoring verbal communication
• Support with securing generic resources, such as: California Medi-Cal, medical resources and apply for IHSS, etc.
• Assist individual with becoming comfortable in his surroundings, establishing familiar routines, exploring available resources and developing a sense of belonging within his home and community.
• Collaborate with identifying and participate in stimulating, enjoyable and personal meaningful activities outside of his apartment.
• Providing physical support with lifting from bed in the mornings and evenings
• Assistance with showering, toileting, dressing, grooming and hygiene.
• Support to access the community
• Support with transferring in and out of cars
• Support with maintaining and expanding daily living skills, including meal planning and preparation.
• Follow best practices of communication supports that promote self-advocacy, self-determination and independence.
• Maintaining a safe, supportive environment while respecting boundaries and upholding ETTA's guidelines and policies.
• Attending monthly SLS staff meetings

Ultimately, success in this role is measured not simply by the tasks completed, but by client's growing confidence, independence, meaningful relationships, personal choice, and overall quality of life.

Location

1400 S. Glenville Dr.

Los Angeles, CA 90035

Schedule

7 days per week - 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

(Flexibility to cover other shifts is required.)

Rate of Pay:

$35.00 per hour

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Who's Hiring:

About ETTA

ETTA is a respected non-profit agency serving the Jewish community in the Los Angeles area. You may have heard about ETTA in the media. 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. Learn more about ETTA on our website ETTA.org

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For more information contact:

ETTA Recruitment Department

(818) 985-3882, ext. 305

Email: Jerry@etta.org

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

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