Direct Support Professional -- Support for an Autistic Adult

About the Role We are seeking a patient, dependable Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support for an autistic adult in her home and in the community. This role is about steady, respectful day-to-day support: helping her get where she needs to go, do what she wants to do, and feel comfortable and safe doing it. Key Responsibilities - Community support: accompany her on outings, shopping, appointments, and activities in the Los Angeles area, providing a calm, supportive presence. - Daily living support: assist with routines, meal preparation, light household tasks, and staying organized at home. - Transportation: drive her to and from appointments and activities in your reliable vehicle. - Communication support: communicate patiently and clearly, respecting her communication style and preferences at all times. - Healthcare & insurance communication: help with communication while handling healthcare matters and insurance joining calls with providers and insurers, helping schedule and prepare for medical appointments, clarifying information, and making sure her needs and preferences are accurately communicated. - Safety and well-being: stay alert to her comfort and safety, and communicate any concerns promptly to the family. - Simple notes: keep a brief log of activities, outings, and anything the family should know. Qualifications & Requirements - Communication: Must be a strong communicator patient and clear when speaking, a good listener, and able to give the family a clear, timely update after every shift, in person, by phone, or in writing. - Experience: Direct experience working with disabled adults is required for example as a direct support professional, caregiver, ILS/SLS worker, job coach, or in a Regional Center-funded program. Experience with autistic adults is highly valued. (Applicants without experience with disabled adults will not be considered.) - Soft skills: patient, calm, non-judgmental, reliable, responsive to messages and calls, and respectful of independence and choice. - Vehicle & license: valid California driver's license, clean driving record, reliable personal vehicle, and current vehicle insurance. - Background check: successful completion of a background check is mandatory prior to start. Schedule & Conditions - Approximately 5-10 hours per week (hours can be grouped into set weekly blocks). - Includes a 30-day trial period to confirm mutual comfort and compatibility.