Per Diem Direct Support Professional, ABA Day Program
About The Position
PathPoint is seeking a per diem Direct Support Professional for its Pathfinder Day Program in Northridge, California. Pathfinder provides behavioral programming, skills training, and support to adults with moderate to severe developmental disabilities. The role uses behavior support and teaches a variety of skills in classroom settings and on community outings. The program operates Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; the as-needed schedule is 7–35 hours per week and requires flexibility and adaptability to schedule changes. This hourly, non-exempt position has a starting pay rate of $26.25, with a stated pay range of $24.46–$27.04 per hour. Pay depends on qualifications, experience, internal equity, and budget considerations. The role calls for a compassionate, patient, team-oriented person who is comfortable assisting with personal hygiene, including adult diapers. A high school diploma or GED is required; a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field is preferred. Previous experience supporting or instructing people with disabilities or mental illness is preferred, and familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis principles is a plus. Candidates must obtain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice, pass TB and health screenings, hold a valid driver's license, and have a satisfactory driving record. The work involves physical activity and may require physical strength to restrain an individual when necessary to prevent harm. The posting states that full-time employees are eligible for medical, vision, dental, and life/AD&D insurance; paid vacation, holidays, and sick time; a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match; Flexible Spending Accounts; a wellness program with cash rewards; a free Employee Assistance Program; housing assistance; and other benefits. The position itself is identified as per diem.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must receive criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice and pass TB and health screenings.
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory DMV record.
- Compassionate, flexible, team-oriented, and patient; able to adapt to schedule changes or modifications.
- Familiarity with ABA principles and comfort assisting with hygiene, including adult diapers.
- Able to perform physical activities including walking, standing, sitting, stooping, and lifting 30–40 pounds.
- Physical strength and stature to restrain an individual when necessary to prevent harm to the individual or others.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field.
- Prior experience supporting or instructing individuals with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.
- Knowledge of ABA therapy.
Responsibilities
- Encourage positive behavior and recognize, reward, and celebrate individuals' use of new skills and appropriate responses.
- Identify environmental triggers for challenging behavior, plan proactively to avoid them, support appropriate responses, and de-escalate behavior by promptly modifying contributing conditions.
- Follow treatment and behavior support plans as written and provide feedback about their effectiveness and barriers to success.
- Create a positive physical and social environment while maximizing each person's choices and control over their environment.
- Support personal hygiene and daily needs, including feeding, lifting, transferring, toileting, and range of motion.
- Assist with medication and maintain medication and health records, including updating medication logs and receipts.
- Teach and support skills in the classroom and during community outings.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life/AD&D insurance for eligible full-time employees.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time for eligible full-time employees.
- 403(b) tax-sheltered retirement savings plan with employer match for eligible full-time employees.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible full-time employees.
- Wellness program with cash rewards for eligible full-time employees.
- Free Employee Assistance Program for eligible full-time employees.
- Housing assistance for eligible full-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
