Direct Support Professional

4 weeks ago

Grover Beach, United States PathPoint Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

If you have a caring heart and a dedication to helping others, PathPoint may be the place for you. We are currently accepting applications for Full-time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our day services team in Grover Beach, CA. Our day services provide skills training and behavioral support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional, you will lead virtual and in-person classes. The fun curriculum includes art, music, cooking, and more. We're looking for creative and compassionate people who are teachers at heart, and we encourage you to bring your own ideas for new curriculum The schedule is Monday-Friday, 30-40 hours per week.

This is an excellent opportunity if you are interested in a career in nursing, occupational therapy, social work, special education, or a related field. Additionally, there are opportunities for advancement for staff who stay with the organization. If you join our team, you can look forward to working in a compassionate and encouraging environment.

Why Work At PathPoint:

  • Earn up to $4,750 in training bonuses by June 2024*
  • 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
  • Extra pay for bilingual staff (Spanish or ASL if the skill is needed)

*Based on available funding.

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

What You'll Do:

  • Work with a small group of individuals in a facility-based or community-based program
  • Lead in-person and online groups that help individuals develop skills, which may include art, music, cooking, recreation, vocational skills, and more depending on your own talents and the interests of the people we support
  • Accompany groups on community activities for recreation or volunteer opportunities
  • Build friendly and professional rapport with individuals and act as a positive role model for work habits, communication skills, and social skills
  • May assist individuals with activities of daily living and personal care, which includes helping with meals and eating, toileting, transferring, changing, etc.

What We're Looking For:

  • Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities or disadvantages is desirable but not required. If you are interested in this opportunity but do not have directly relevant experience, we'd still love to hear from you
  • Must have a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, 5 years of driving experience, and be eligible for coverage on PathPoint's auto insurance policy.
  • High school diploma or GED is required.
  • Culturally sensitive and aware of differences in employees based on cultural backgrounds; aware of one's own culture and how someone's background may lead to biases; has the skills and resources needed to work with employees from all different cultures and the ability to avoid making biased assumptions based on someone's culture.

Compensation: This is an hourly position starting at $19.00 per hour. The pay range is $16.03-$24.04 an hour. *

Bilingual: If you are bilingual (Spanish or ASL), the starting wage is $19.30 per hour and the pay range is $16.83-$25.24. *

*The pay range is subject to change based on a variety of factors, and the maximum pay represents the wage potential based on attaining the highest level of position experience, talent, and responsibilities.

About PathPoint: PathPoint, a non-profit organization based in Santa Barbara, supports people in living the life they choose. PathPoint partners with people with disabilities, people with mental health diagnoses, and young adults to pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills, and developing meaningful relationships. Founded in 1964, it offers services in five Central Coast and Southern California counties: Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.

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.



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