Direct Support Professional, Day Program

Do you enjoy teaching and coaching others Do you feel a sense of pride when they get it Are you looking for a job where you can be creative have fun and make a difference with an awesome team

PathPoint is seeking Per Diem Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our Community Access Project (CAP) team in Lancaster CA. CAP is a day program that provides skills training and support to adults with physical and developmental disabilities including some who are non-ambulatory. As a DSP you will teach a variety of skills in virtual and in-person classrooms as well as on community outings. Were looking for creative and compassionate people who are teachers at heart and we encourage you to bring your own ideas for new curriculum! This is a great opportunity if you are interested in a career in nursing occupational therapy social work special education or a related field.

Schedule: This is an hourly per-diem position. Monday-Friday schedule is subject to change based on needs of the program. Up to 40 hours per week typically between 8:30am-3:30pm

Starting Pay: $25.50 per hour. If you are bilingual (Spanish or ASL) and if needed in the program the starting wage is $25.80 per hour. The pay range for this position is $23.75-26.25 an hour. 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
• Flexible schedule
• 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 a wellness program employee assistance program and referral bonuses

*Benefits noted with an asterisk are for full-time employees regularly scheduled for 30 hours per week.

What Youll Do:

• Work with a small group of individuals in a facility-based day program
• Lead in-person and online groups that help individuals develop skills which may include art music cooking recreation vocational skills assistive technology and more
• Accompany groups on community outings for recreation or volunteer opportunities
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living and personal care which includes helping with meals and eating toileting transferring changing etc.
• Have the potential to share your own talents and hobbies as part of program curriculum
• Regularly document individuals progress toward their goals
• Collaborate with and be supported by your teammates every day

What Were Looking For:

• Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities is desirable but not required. If you are interested in this job but do not have directly relevant experience wed still love to hear from you!
• Must have a valid California drivers license with a satisfactory driving record in order to drive company vans
• Ability to endure physical activities such as moving from location to location stooping and lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance
• Must be comfortable assisting individuals with personal care/activities of daily living
• Basic knowledge of programs used for remote communication such as Teams/Zoom desired.
• Behavioral experience is a plus!
• Culturally aware acknowledges diverse employee backgrounds possesses skills to collaborate across cultures and avoids biased assumptions based on cultural differences.

About PathPoint: We are a non-profit dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities mental health diagnoses and young adults in living the life they choose. Through strengthening workplace abilities developing essential life skills and fostering meaningful relationships we serve communities in Kern Los Angeles San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.

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 and we offer reasonable accommodations to support successful employment to those with disabilities.

Pre-employment background checks and health screenings will only be required post-offer.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority