Job Coach, Individual Supported Employment

Pathpoint • Santa Maria, CA

8d • $22

About The Position

Do you enjoy teaching others and seeing them succeed? Do you like working independently? Are you passionate about empowering people with disabilities to achieve their fullest potential? Join the PathPoint Employment Services team!
PathPoint is seeking a part-time Job Coach (Direct Support Professional) in Santa Maria, CA at 25 hours per week. Job Coaches support adults with disabilities at their place of work, helping them maintain successful employment and enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done. This position is 20 hours per week, with weekend availability and potential of becoming full time as needed.
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.
Compensation: This is an hourly, non-exempt position starting at $21.50 per hour. The pay range is subject to change based on a variety of factors.
Why Work At PathPoint:
Culture of kindness, compassion and respect
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day
Flexible schedule
Mental health day after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid sick leave
403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
Other perks like a wellness program, employee assistance program, and referral bonuses
Extra pay for bilingual staff (Spanish or ASL if the skill is needed)
What You'll Do:

Requirements

• Prior experience supporting or instructing individuals with disabilities 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!
• Ability to coach/train others in a positive way.
• Ability to work independently, including creating own schedule and demonstrating a high level of accountability and dependability
• Must have reliable transportation for daily travel around the community, which may include visiting multiple sites in one day.
• 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 is required.

Responsibilities

• Accompany individuals to their place of work, observe their abilities, and identify any areas for improvement. Provide feedback and assistance to increase productivity and encourage positive work behavior.
• Coach and counsel individuals on workplace issues/concerns, and advocate for them when needed.
• Assist individuals in completing work-related paperwork, such as timecards, time off requests, tax forms, and benefits enrollment.
• Maintain good relationships with employers and workplace supervisors, and act as liaison between employers, workplace supervisors, and individuals.
• Assist in developing and implementing an individualized plan for coaching individuals to work more independently, with the eventual goal of complete self-sufficiency.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Mental health day after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
• Other perks like a wellness program, employee assistance program, and referral bonuses
• Extra pay for bilingual staff (Spanish or ASL if the skill is needed)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED