Direct Support Professional, Independent Living Programs
About The Position
PathPoint is seeking 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, tailored to each individual’s personal goals. Topics may include cooking and grocery shopping, healthy living and exercise, budgeting and money management, and scheduling medical appointments. The position involves working independently one-on-one with individuals, documenting service hours and progress toward established goals, and may include sharing personal hobbies when they align with the individual’s goals and interests. The schedule is flexible and may include day, evening, and weekend shifts. The role is part-time at 20–25 hours per week. It is hourly and non-exempt, with a stated pay range of $22.09–$24.41 per hour and a starting rate of $23.25 per hour; the range may 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 and eligibility for coverage under PathPoint's auto insurance policy.
- Cultural awareness, recognition of diverse employee backgrounds, 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, according to their personal goals.
- Work independently with individuals one-on-one in their homes.
- Support activities such as cooking and grocery shopping, healthy living and exercise, budgeting and money management, and scheduling medical appointments, as appropriate to each individual’s goals.
- 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 the 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.
- Employee assistance program.
- Referral bonuses.
- Flexible schedule.
- Kind, compassionate, and respectful workplace culture.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Opportunity to make a difference in the community every day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
