Direct Support Professional, Day Program

PathPoint•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$23 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

PathPoint is excited to welcome full-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join our ACCESS Day program in the San Fernando Valley, CA 91325. PathPoint's day services provide skills training and support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional, you will lead in-person, community-based, and virtual classes.

Requirements

Patience, compassion, and the ability to interact with individuals with disabilities, their family members, and others in a positive and constructive manner.
Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors.
Must have a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record and be eligible for coverage on PathPoint's auto insurance policy.
Culturally aware, acknowledges diverse employee backgrounds, possesses skills to collaborate across cultures, and avoids biased assumptions based on cultural differences.
High school diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

Proactive and takes initiative
Strong leadership skills
Excellent problem-solving abilities
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Patient, professional, and team-oriented

Responsibilities

Teach individuals social/life skills to help them lead more independent lives, including communication skills, mobility, money management, housing, and public transportation.
Teach individuals vocational skills to help prepare them for entry-level employment.
Supervise individuals during hours of instruction and on community outings and volunteering.
Build friendly and professional rapport with individuals and act as a positive role model for work habits, communication skills, and social skills.
Prepare weekly schedules, monthly training projections, and written progress reports.