Direct Support Professional, Independent Living Programs

PathPoint • Thousand Oaks, CA

13d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

PathPoint is hiring part-time Direct Support Professionals for its Independent Living Services team in Thousand Oaks, California. The role teaches independent living skills to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes, guided by each individual's personal goals. Skills may include cooking and grocery shopping, healthy living and exercise, budgeting and money management, and scheduling medical appointments.

Professionals work independently with individuals one-on-one and document service hours and progress toward established goals. When aligned with an individual's goals and interests, employees may share personal hobbies with the people they support. Scheduling is flexible and may include day, evening, and weekend shifts. The position is hourly and non-exempt, with a starting rate of $23.25 per hour and a stated pay range of $22.09–$24.41, subject to change based on various factors.

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Patience, compassion, and the ability to interact positively and constructively with individuals with disabilities, their family members, social workers, employers, and others.
• Valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• At least five years of driving experience.
• Must be eligible for coverage on PathPoint's auto insurance policy.
• Cultural awareness, the ability to collaborate across cultures, and avoidance of biased assumptions based on cultural differences.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting or instructing individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach independent living skills to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes, based on their personal goals.
• Work independently with individuals one-on-one in their homes.
• Document hours of service provided and progress toward established goals.
• Share personal hobbies with individuals when those hobbies align with their goals and interests.

Benefits

• Mental health day after 60 days and on first and second anniversaries.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; benefits marked with an asterisk are for full-time employees regularly scheduled for 30 or more hours per week.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid sick leave.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Referral bonuses.
• Flexible schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED