Floater Direct Support Professional, Day Services

PathPoint • Santa Barbara, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

PathPoint is seeking a full-time Floater Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join our Day Services team in Santa Barbara, CA. PathPoint offers a variety of day services provide skills training and support to adults with physical and developmental disabilities, including some who are non-ambulatory. As a DSP, you will teach a variety of skills in a variety of settings within the community. We're looking for creative and compassionate people who are teachers at heart, and we encourage you to bring your own ideas for new curriculum!
About PathPoint: PathPoint is a nonprofit dedicated to helping people flourish. We partner with children, adults, and families to foster hope, build life skills, access support systems, and form meaningful relationships. We serve communities across Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.

Requirements

• Must have a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record in order to drive company vans
• Ability to endure physical activities such as moving from location to location, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance
• Must be comfortable assisting individuals with personal care/activities of daily living
• Culturally aware, acknowledges diverse employee backgrounds, possesses skills to collaborate across cultures, and avoids biased assumptions based on cultural differences.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities as a caregiver, DSP, or CNA is desirable but not required. If you are interested in this job 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 day program
• Lead in-person and online groups that help individuals develop skills, which may include art, music, cooking, recreation, vocational skills, assistive technology, and more
• 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.
• Have the potential to share your own talents and hobbies as part of program curriculum
• Regularly document individuals' progress toward their goals
• Collaborate with and be supported by your teammates every day

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Mental health day after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries
• Paid sick leave
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Referral bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed