Direct Support Professional, Day Program

PathPoint • Simi Valley, CA

6d • $25 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

PathPoint is hiring a full-time Direct Support Professional for its Life Skills Plus day program in Simi Valley, California. The program provides skills training and support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role leads in-person, community-based, and virtual classes using a curriculum that includes art, music, cooking, volunteering, and other activities. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas for new curriculum.

This is an hourly, non-exempt position with a stated pay range of $24.70–$27.30 per hour and a starting rate of $26.00 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The work environment may include indoor and outdoor settings.

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, and others.
• Comfort working indoors and outdoors.
• Valid California driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and eligibility for coverage under PathPoint's auto insurance policy.
• Cultural awareness, ability to collaborate across cultures, recognition of diverse employee backgrounds, and avoidance of biased assumptions based on cultural differences.

Nice To Haves

• Creative ideas for developing new curriculum.
• Spanish or ASL skills if the skill is needed; bilingual staff may receive extra pay.

Responsibilities

• Teach social and life skills, including communication, mobility, money management, housing, and use of public transportation, to support individuals in leading more independent lives.
• Teach vocational skills to help prepare individuals for entry-level employment.
• Supervise individuals during instruction hours, community outings, and volunteering.
• Build friendly and professional rapport with individuals and serve as a positive role model for work habits, communication, and social skills.
• Prepare weekly schedules, monthly training projections, and written progress reports.
• Lead in-person, community-based, and virtual classes.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Mental health day after 60 days and on the first and second work 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED