Direct Support Professional - Integrated Work Program

PathPoint•Thousand Oaks, CA

1d•$22

About The Position

If you have a caring heart and a desire to make a difference, PathPoint may be the place for you! Join us in supporting adults with disabilities in living the life they choose. PathPoint is currently hiring for part-time and full-time Direct Support Professionals and Job Coaches to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ventura County. 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, or occupational therapy. There are also plenty of opportunities to advance within PathPoint! Why Work At PathPoint: Culture of kindness, compassion and respect Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day Mental health day after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending accounts Paid vacation and holidays Paid sick leave 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match Other perks like a wellness program, referral bonuses, and employee assistance program Benefits noted with an asterisk are for full-time employees regularly scheduled for 30+ hours per week. What You'll Do: We are currently seeking caring, creative, and compassionate staff to join our day services, independent living services, and supported employment services teams. Day Services DSP Work with a small group of individuals in a facility-based/community-based program Lead in-person and online groups that help individuals develop skills, which may include art, music, cooking, recreation, vocational skills, and more depending on your own talents and the interests of the people we support Accompany groups on community outings for recreation or volunteer opportunities Assist individuals with activities of daily living and personal care, which includes helping with meals and eating, toileting, transferring, changing, etc. Collaborate with and be supported by your teammates every day Fixed Monday-Friday schedule with daytime hours 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 About PathPoint: PathPoint, a non-profit organization based in Santa Barbara, supports people in living the life they choose. PathPoint partners with people with disabilities, people with mental health diagnoses, and young adults to pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills, and developing meaningful relationships. Founded in 1964, it offers services in five Central Coast and Southern California counties: Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

Patience, compassion, and positivity
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

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 with a small group of individuals in a facility-based/community-based program
Lead in-person and online groups that help individuals develop skills, which may include art, music, cooking, recreation, vocational skills, and more depending on your own talents and the interests of the people we support
Accompany groups on community outings for recreation or volunteer opportunities
Assist individuals with activities of daily living and personal care, which includes helping with meals and eating, toileting, transferring, changing, etc.
Collaborate with and be supported by your teammates every day
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