Direct Support Professional - All Programs
About The Position
PathPoint is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional and Job Coach to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Santa Barbara area. The role helps individuals strengthen workplace abilities, build life skills, and develop meaningful relationships. It may be a starting point for careers in social work, special education, occupational therapy, or nursing, with opportunities to advance within PathPoint. Staff may work on day services, independent living services, or supported employment services teams. Independent Living Services DSPs work one-on-one in individuals’ homes, teaching skills that promote independent living, such as cooking, grocery shopping, healthy living and exercise, budgeting, money management, scheduling medical appointments, and coordinating benefits. Supported Employment DSPs/Job Coaches work one-on-one at individuals’ workplaces to help them maintain employment, learn job responsibilities, address concerns, pursue improvement, and navigate coworker and supervisor relationships. Scheduling may include day, evening, and weekend shifts. Compensation is $24.25 per hour, with additional pay for bilingual staff if that skill is needed. Mileage is reimbursed at $0.76 per mile. PathPoint is a nonprofit organization based in Santa Barbara that supports people with disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and young adults in pursuing their hopes and dreams. Founded in 1964, it serves five Central Coast and Southern California counties: Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Patience, compassion, and positivity.
- Vaccination against COVID-19, including a booster; qualifying medical and religious exemptions are available.
- Criminal record clearance, TB screening, and basic health screening.
- Most positions require a valid driver's license, use of a vehicle with registration and insurance, and eligibility for coverage on PathPoint's auto insurance policy.
Nice To Haves
- Prior professional or personal experience supporting individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required.
- Bilingual skills may qualify for additional pay when needed.
Responsibilities
- Work one-on-one with individuals in their homes to teach skills that support independent living.
- Support individuals with cooking, grocery shopping, healthy living and exercise, budgeting, money management, medical appointment scheduling, and benefits coordination.
- Work one-on-one with individuals at their place of work.
- Support individuals in maintaining successful employment.
- Coach and counsel individuals on job responsibilities and concerns, including training, opportunities for improvement, and workplace relationships.
Benefits
- Mental health day after 60 days and on first and second anniversaries.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending accounts.
- Paid vacation and holidays for full-time employees.
- Paid sick leave.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Wellness program.
- Referral bonuses.
- Employee assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
