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Why Work at Jay Nolan Community Services?

Discover an incredibly rewarding career supporting people with autism and other developmental disabilities as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with Jay Nolan Community Services.

No degree is required. You will be provided with all the training you need to get started.

What is a DSP?

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) assist the people they support to build relationships, live safely in their own homes, and accomplish their goals.

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Benefits

You give a lot, so you should get a lot in return. Our benefits plans help take care of you and your family. Click here to learn more about our benefits.

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Diversity

We make it our mission to foster a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve by upholding our values of inclusion and respect for all.

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What our employees are saying

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"I love the fact that this company, this agency, believes in people. Every person, EVERY PERSON, deserves the best quality of life that they can get. And we try to do that here at Jay Nolan. We support people. That's what we do."

Gerardo Bustamante

Supervisor - Supported Living SoCal

"Working with Jay Nolan has taught me a lot of stuff but most importantly: integrity, respect, and honestly love. That's very cliche but Jay Nolan has taught me more about myself than anyone or anything or any place has."

Sophia San Miguel

Direct Support Professional

"I absolutely love working with Jay Nolan with Laurie. It's awesome. We have our routines…and we have a great time together. How can I not love my job working with Laurie?"

Benita Belardes

Direct Support Professional

"It's just a really great company to work for. It's really hands on every day working with people and helping them grow and it's been really wonderful."

Amy Kennedy

Job Developer

"It's been a two-way street because I didn't walk into this job knowing what I know now. I get a good sense that I'm trying to make a difference in someone's life by changing the quality of their life."

Tony Chester

Supervisor - Supported Living Northern California

"Just knowing that I am a part of something that can make someone happy and at the same time be helping people in their everyday lives. I think it's just awesome."

Kimberly Valles

Supervisor - Supported Living Southern California

"You're there to support and to help them...and make their day easier. To learn from them and teach them. It's a pleasure working with them."

Salvador James

Direct Support Professional

"I’m proud of making the right selection of people for the right roles because they make my job easier, and we work together to achieve the same goal for Jay Nolan. I am incredibly happy with the team that I work with, and I think they are the best in the world."

June Getz

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

"I walk into this job everyday and the mindset is: ‘I’m here to assist and help someone have a better life., But then I realized I was the one being helped, and I was the one learning the important things in life."

Luz Chavez

Regional Director of Northern California

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We make taking care of our employees a priority.

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Competitive Pay

Salaries for entry-level DSPs begin at $20.25 per hour, no matter what county or city you work in.

Flexible Scheduling

Find the shifts that work best for your schedule whether you are a student, caretaker, or hold another job. Evening, weekend, and overnights are available.

Learn & Grow

Our entry-level DSP positions require no previous experience. We’ll train you for success and support you in your career development.

Make a Difference

Our staff say that the best part of the job is getting to know the people they support and seeing them grow. The relationships you make will last a lifetime!

Invest in Yourself

Plan for the future with our 403(b) retirement plan with Company match. We’ll match your investment to set you up for a timely and secure retirement.

Kick-Start Your Career

Develop your career in Human Services or Social Work with hands on experience working with individuals with disabilities. Part-time positions are perfect for students.

Need Help With Accessibility?
Jay Nolan Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email us at hrrecruitment@jaynolan.org or call (818)361-6400. We are available Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm PST and are glad to help.

Find the Role That's Right For You

Start your job search by looking for a role at Jay Nolan that fits your schedule and talents. Before you know it, you'll be making a difference in peoples' lives every single day.

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Make A DifferenceFrom Day One

Why Work at Jay Nolan Community Services?

What our employees are saying

Discover Our Benefits

Make A Difference
From Day One