Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Torrance, CA, in facility, community, and vocational settings. The posting lists $19–$20 per hour. The role supports clients through individualized services and tailored programs. The professional helps clients develop communication, life, safety, vocational, self-help, and social skills. The role also records progress data, reviews concerns with the Program Director, and uses behavior modification and positive reinforcement to teach communication skills.

What you'll do

• Conduct daily facility and community sessions
• support tailored programs addressing communication, life skills, community safety, vocational training, job coaching, self-help, and social interaction
• collect data and write progress notes
• review data and report concerns to the Program Director
• attend staff meetings
• teach language and communication skills using behavior modification and positive reinforcement. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., up to 30 hours per week.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

autism behavior consultants

torrance ca

developmental disabilities

community sessions

vocational training

life skills

behavior support

progress notes

monday–friday

8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

$19–$20 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

High school diploma, California driver’s license, and experience with adults or children with developmental or intellectual disabilities are listed as qualifications.

About the employer

Autism Behavior Consultants is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.