Direct Support Professional - All Programs
About The Position
PathPoint is currently hiring for a part-time Direct Support Professional and Job Coach to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Santa Barbara area. Direct Support Professionals and Job Coaches help individuals strengthen workplace abilities, build life skills, and develop meaningful relationships. This is a great starting point if you are interested in a career in social work, special education, occupational therapy, or nursing. There are also plenty of opportunities to advance within PathPoint! We are currently seeking caring, creative, and compassionate staff to join our day services, independent living services, and supported employment services teams. Independent Living Services DSP Work independently with individuals one-on-one in their homes Teach skills that help individuals live independently, which may include cooking and grocery shopping, healthy living and exercise, budgeting and money management, scheduling medical appointments and coordinating benefits Flexible scheduling options including day, evening, and weekend shifts Supported Employment DSP/Job Coach Work independently with individuals one-on-one at their place of work Support individuals in maintaining successful employment and enjoying the satisfaction of a job well done Coach and counsel individuals on job responsibilities and concerns, including assisting with training, understanding and growing in opportunities for improvement, and navigating coworker/supervisor relationships Flexible scheduling options including day, evening, and weekend shifts
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED is required
- All positions require vaccination against COVID-19, including booster; medical and religious exemptions are available to those who qualify
- All positions require a 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
- Patience, compassion, and positivity
- Prior experience supporting individuals with disabilities, either professionally or personally, is preferred 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 independently with individuals one-on-one in their homes
- Teach skills that help individuals live independently, which may include cooking and grocery shopping, healthy living and exercise, budgeting and money management, scheduling medical appointments and coordinating benefits
- Work independently with individuals one-on-one at their place of work
- Support individuals in maintaining successful employment and enjoying the satisfaction of a job well done
- Coach and counsel individuals on job responsibilities and concerns, including assisting with training, understanding and growing in opportunities for improvement, and navigating coworker/supervisor relationships
Benefits
- Mental health day after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending accounts
- 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
