DSP, Independent Living Services

**Join the** [**BuildAbility**](https://buildabilityla.org/) **Team as a Mentor** Are you someone who finds joy in assisting others in reaching their goals? Do you prefer being out in the community rather than confined to a desk? Currently, we're on the lookout for Mentors to lend support to participants in our Independent Living Services Program. **Why work with us:** - **Meaningful Mission:** Be a part of a team that's transforming lives and empowering individuals within the community. Our mission is to carve out a space for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, encouraging them to envision a life without limitations and then guiding them toward turning that vision into a reality. - **Inclusive Environment:** Join an organization that values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work. - **Comprehensive Benefits:** Enjoy competitive compensation starting at $18.00 - $21.00/hour, along with a generous benefits package. - If our values align with yours, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you! **Our Independent Living Services Program:** - In this program, we serve adults with developmental disabilities at their homes and in the community to help increase or maintain their independence. DSPs travel to meet 1-3 individuals per day and provide one-on-one skills training based on their individual goals. **As a Mentor, you will be responsible for:** - Assisting participants in their homes with tasks such as budgeting, meal planning, hygiene practices, and activities of daily living (ADLs). - Providing opportunities for the participant to develop socialization/interpersonal communication skills and practice self-regulation/coping techniques. - Providing hands-on training, observation, and evaluation of the participant's household tasks and assisting with further development. - Advocating for participants' inclusion in the community and empowering them to exercise their rights. - Use BuildAbility’s digital program to log the individual’s progress and performance. **Schedule:** - Part-time and Full-time opportunities - Mornings to evenings - **Hours assigned are subject to change weekly based on availability** **Work location:** - San Fernando Valley Region, Sunland, Tujunga, and Burbank, CA - Traveling position **Compensation:** - Starting at $18.00 - $21.00/hour (dependent upon prior experience and qualifications). **Part-time Benefits:** - Paid Sick Time (56 hours) - Mileage Reimbursement and Paid Travel Time - Employee Assistance Program - 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan - Opportunity for Career Advancement **Additional Full-time Benefits:** - 90% coverage for Medical and 100% coverage for Dental and Vision insurance - 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance for up to 2X the annual salary with Reliance Standard - Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year - 12 paid holidays per year **Required Qualifications:** - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with individuals with disabilities, their family members, employers, and others in a positive and constructive manner. - High school diploma or GED. - Must pass a DOJ Live Scan fingerprinting background clearance. - Valid California Driver’s License, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation. - Willing to travel: up to 75%. **Preferred Qualifications:** - Fluent in Spanish. - Prior experience supporting individuals with disabilities. If you don’t have experience, we will provide on-the-job training. Some of our best staff did not have experience prior to being hired at BuildAbility! **BuildAbility is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace environment, stakeholder engagement, and participant support.** **We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.**