Direct Support Professional Life Education and Advancement Program

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our Life Education and Advancement Program (LEAP) in San Luis Obispo CA. In this role you will provide essential instruction supervision and support to individuals in a facilitybased and communitybased adult day programs. Your contributions will help individuals achieve their goals build vital life skills and enjoy a fulfilling and enriched life. Becoming a DSP is more than just a jobits an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of others. We offer a supportive work environment opportunities for professional growth and the chance to be part of a team that truly values the impact of compassionate care.

About PathPoint: PathPoint is a nonprofit dedicated to helping people flourish. We partner with children adults and families to foster hope build life skills access support systems and form meaningful relationships. We serve communities across Kern Los Angeles San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.

Schedule: MondayFriday 9:00am4:30pm 37.5 hours per week.

Compensation: This is an hourly nonexempt position starting at $23.50 per hour. If you are bilingual (Spanish or ASL) the starting wage is $23.80 per hour. The pay range for this position is $16.50$23.49. The pay range is subject to change based on a variety of factors.

Why Work At PathPoint:

• Culture of kindness compassion and respect
• Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion
• Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day
• Mental health day after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries
• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
• Other perks like wellness program with cash rewards Employee Assistance Program and referral bonuses
• Extra pay for bilingual staff (Spanish or ASL if the skill is needed)

The Impact youll make:

In this role youll design and implement personalized lesson plans to meet the unique needs of each individual leading both inperson and remote classes while planning community outings and activities. Youll build rapport and serve as a positive role model advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities in the community. The position involves conducting oneonone training sessions to monitor progress set goals and collaborate with support teams to ensure continuous growth. Youll instruct individuals in areas such as sensorymotor skills communication cognition and socialemotional development while also supporting their personal hygiene and daily living activities. Additionally youll implement support programs accurately record data and complete progress and incident reports. Working closely with the Program Coordinator youll help formulate SMART goals for Individual Service Plans (ISP) and PersonCentered Plans (PCP). Youll ensure attendance maintain a safe and supportive environment assist with compliance efforts and perform housekeeping tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting or instructing individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required; if you are interested in this job but do not have directly relevant experience wed still love to hear from you!
• Patience compassion and the ability to interact with individuals with disabilities their family members employers and others in a positive and constructive manner.
• Must have a valid California drivers license with a satisfactory driving record 5 years of driving experience and be eligible for coverage on PathPoints auto insurance policy.
• Culturally aware acknowledges diverse employee backgrounds possesses skills to collaborate across cultures and avoids biased assumptions based on cultural differences.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Strong communication organizational and problemsolving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

Preemployment background checks and health screenings will only be required postoffer.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority