Part-Time Direct Support Professional, Project SEARCH
About The Position
PathPoint is seeking part-time Direct Support Professionals for its Project SEARCH team at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, California. Project SEARCH is a one-year internship program that helps adults with developmental disabilities learn job skills in a competitive work setting. The role coaches and supports interns through internship rotations, helping them develop skills and confidence for regular employment after their internships end. The schedule is 22.5 hours per week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PathPoint is a nonprofit that partners with children, adults, and families to foster hope, build life skills, access support systems, and form meaningful relationships. It serves communities across Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. This is an hourly, non-exempt position. The starting rate is $23.25 per hour, and the stated pay range is $22.09–$24.41, subject to change based on a variety of factors.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility with job location.
- Technology proficiency, including spreadsheet and word-processing software.
- Cultural awareness, the ability to collaborate across cultures, and avoidance of biased assumptions based on cultural differences.
Nice To Haves
- Prior professional or personal experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Spanish or ASL bilingual skills if needed for the role; extra pay is available for bilingual staff when the skill is needed.
Responsibilities
- Coach and support interns by teaching soft skills, including professional communication, behavior, and grooming and hygiene, as well as hard skills specific to internship duties.
- Provide individualized support, including job coaching, building natural supports, identifying job accommodations, and using assistive technology.
- Collaborate with interns, employers, staff, and other partners to address issues affecting interns’ training and employment.
- Lead classroom discussions on employment-related skills.
- Regularly write case notes, monthly intern evaluations, and other reports.
Benefits
- Mental health day after 60 days and on first and second anniversaries.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Paid sick leave.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Wellness program with cash rewards.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Referral bonuses.
- Extra pay for bilingual staff (Spanish or ASL) if the skill is needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
