Direct Support Professional - Camarillo, California, United States

Only for registered members Camarillo, California, United States

1 day ago

$26,000 - $42,000 (USD) per year *

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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 Direct Support Professionals and Job Coaches to support ad ...

Job description

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 Direct Support Professionals and Job Coaches to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Camarillo, CA. Schedule is Mon-Wed-Fri 8:00am-3:30pm. 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, occupational therapy, or nursing. 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

What We're Looking For:

Patience, compassion, and positivity
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
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

Compensation: $22.25 per hour, plus additional pay for bilingual staff if that skill is needed. Some positions are eligible for quarterly team bonuses and we reimburse mileage at $0.70 per mile. The pay range is $21.14-$23.36.

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.

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