Direct Support Professional, Independent Living Programs

PathPoint • Santa Maria, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

If you have a caring heart and a dedication to helping others, PathPoint may be the place for you. We are currently accepting applications for full-time Direct Support Professionals to join our Independent Living Services team in Santa Maria, CA. We offer a competitive benefits package to full-time employees and a fun work environment with flexible hours. In this role, you'll teach independent living skills to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes. This could include cooking and grocery shopping, healthy living and exercise, budgeting and money management, scheduling medical appointments and coordinating benefits, or other skills depending on the individual's personal goals. PathPoint is a nonprofit dedicated to helping people flourish. We partner with children, adults, and families to foster hope, build life skills, access support systems, and form meaningful relationships. We serve communities across Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with people with disabilities, either professionally or personally, is preferred but not required; if you are interested in this job but do not have directly relevant experience, we'd still love to hear from you!
• Customer service experience is a plus!
• Positivity and patience.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of household skills, including cooking, laundry, paying bills, budgeting, emergency preparedness, shopping, and hygiene.
• Assist individuals with their benefits and healthcare, including applying for new benefits or services. Serve as liaison between individuals and Social Security, Housing Authority, rental agencies, utility companies, etc.
• Assist individuals in scheduling medical appointments and escort to appointments as needed.
• Prepare meals and snacks with individuals.
• Actively participate in meetings and discussions regarding individual's progress.
• Maintain daily logs and data reports.

Benefits

• 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
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Referral bonuses
• Extra pay for bilingual staff (Spanish or ASL if the skill is needed)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED