Direct Support Professional, Day Services

PathPoint•Santa Maria, CA

13h•Hybrid

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 facilitating outings and volunteer opportunities. The curriculum includes art, music, cooking, and more, with an encouragement for new curriculum ideas. PathPoint is a nonprofit organization focused on helping individuals flourish by fostering hope, building life skills, accessing support systems, 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.

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.