Direct Support Professional, Day Services
About The Position
PathPoint is seeking full-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join their day services team in Santa Maria, CA. This role involves teaching and coaching adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, leading in-person and virtual classes, and organizing outings and volunteer opportunities. The curriculum includes activities like art, music, and cooking, and the company encourages creativity and new ideas for curriculum development. PathPoint is a nonprofit organization focused on helping individuals flourish by building life skills, fostering hope, and forming meaningful relationships across several California counties.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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!
Responsibilities
- 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 outings 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.
Benefits
- 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
- Wellness program
- Employee assistance program
- Referral bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
