Direct Support Professional

1 week ago


Northridge, California, United States PathPoint Full time
Job Title: Direct Support Professional

PathPoint is seeking a compassionate and patient Direct Support Professional to join our Pathfinder day program in Northridge, CA. As a Direct Support Professional, you will use behavior support and teach a variety of skills in the classroom and on community outings.

About the Role:
  • Create a positive environment and maximize each person's choices and ability to control their environment at all times.
  • Encourage positive behavior and recognize, reward, and celebrate the use of new skills and appropriate responses on a daily basis with individuals.
  • Recognize unique environmental triggers for challenging behavior and proactively plan to avoid them. Support the person in an appropriate response to triggers. Deescalate challenging behavior by acting quickly to modify conditions that may contribute to the behavior.
Requirements:
  • Prior experience supporting/instructing individuals with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities and/or mental illness is preferred; knowledge of ABA therapy is a plus.
  • 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.
  • Able to endure physical activities such as walking, standing, sitting, stooping, and lifting 30-40 pounds; physical strength/stature is required as the responsibilities of the position may require restraining an individual when their behavior is dangerous, in order to prevent them from harming themselves or others.
What We Offer:
  • Earn up to $1000 with Retention Incentive
  • 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


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