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Direct Support Professional

3 months ago


Santa Barbara, United States PathPoint Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference in peoples' lives? Do you like being a team player and working in a fun and creative environment? Do you have any special talents or skills that you can share with others to enrich their lives? If you found yourself answering "yes" to these questions, then you may be the ideal person for joining our team

PathPoint is seeking full-time and part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and DSPs with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certifications to join our Community Access Project (CAP) team in Santa Barbara, 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. The fun curriculum includes art, music, recreation therapy, cooking, adaptive technology, 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 for this position is Monday-Friday, 10:00am-3:00pm, 26 hours per week for part-time staff and up to 32.5 hours per week for full-time staff. This is a great 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, including receiving CNA certification if you don't already have it.

Why Work At PathPoint:

  • Earn up to $1,500 in training bonuses by July 31, 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

*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 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 We're Looking For:

  • Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities as a caregiver, DSP, or CNA is desirable but not required. If you are interested in this job 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 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
  • 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, non-exempt position starting at $20 per hour. The pay range is $16.00-$22.61* an hour.

Bilingual: If you are bilingual (English-Spanish or English-ASL), the starting wage is $20.30 per hour and the pay range is $16.00-$23.74*.

CNA Certified: If you are CNA certified, the starting wage is $22.00 per hour ($22.30 bilingual) and the pay range is $16.62-$24.93* an hour.

*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. We partner 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. PathPoint serves over 2,000 individuals annually in five counties of Central and Southern California: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, and Kern.

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.



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