Behavior Support Staff

Join our day program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offering education, socialization, and community volunteer activities daily.

About the Role

We are seeking a Specialized Direct Support Professional (DSP) with behaviors expertise to support a young adult male client in our adult day program. This role focuses on fostering independence, inclusion, and growth through engaging, activities-based support.

Schedule

• Primary: Mondays - Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Optional additional hours:
  • Independent Living Services: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• 3-to-10 days of in-office training at ETTA’s North Hollywood offices (Mondays - Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; half days may be available upon request). Paid training provided.

Pay

Starting at $22.00 per hour.

Benefits

Full-time employees (30-40 hours per week) receive a generous benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Family leave
• Retirement plan
• Group term life and long-term disability (LTD)
• 80 hours of annual vacation and 48 hours of sick time

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in pursuing their goals and interests
• Support non-verbal communication and adapt to individual needs
• Engage in physical activities such as walking and basketball
• Drive clients using your personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided) or a company van with multiple clients
• Provide compassionate, patient, and motivational support while teaching and guiding participants

Requirements

• Experience in the field with behaviors expertise
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Licensed driver with a minimum of three years’ experience
• Own insured vehicle with your name listed as an authorized driver
• Willingness to commute to North Hollywood and surrounding communities
• Comfortable driving clients in your personal vehicle or a company van
• Availability for the primary schedule (Mondays - Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Qualifications

• Compassionate, fun-loving, and a strong communicator
• Patient, motivational, and adaptable to changing needs
• Enjoys physical exercise, music, and engaging activities
• Ability to learn and teach new skills to others
• Instinctive and responsive to participants’ needs

About ETTA

ETTA is a unique and respected nonprofit that has been making a positive difference in the lives of adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1993. Our support staff inspire and guide adults with special needs to realize their possibilities, expand their horizons, and achieve their goals.

Live Scan (DOJ/FBI) background check required.