Do you enjoy teaching and coaching others? Do you feel a sense of pride when they "get it?" Are you looking for a job where you can have fun and make a difference with an awesome team every day?

PathPoint is currently seeking a full-time Direct Support Professional to join our ACCESS day program team based in Northridge, CA. Access is a 100% community-based work training program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will teach a variety of skills while supervising a group of adults. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference for people with disabilities! The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8am-3:30pm.

What You'll Do:

• Supervise individuals while providing motivation and direction.
• Teach individuals vocational skills to help prepare them for entry-level employment.
• Teach individuals social/life skills to help them lead more independent lives, including communication skills, mobility, money management, and public transportation.
• 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.
• Develop and teach comprehensive and meaningful curriculum, including but not limited to vocational skills, money management, housing, communication, social/survival skills, and self-advocacy.

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Prior experience supporting or instructing individuals with disabilities is preferred 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!
• Someone who is culturally sensitive and respects differences in employees and people we support
  Must pass pre-employment Live Scan DOJ fingerprint background check, TB screening and basic health screening
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including booster if eligible, or have an approved exemption
• Culturally sensitive and aware of differences in employees based on cultural backgrounds; aware of one's own culture and how someone's background may lead to biases; has the skills and resources needed to work with employees from all different cultures and the ability to avoid making biased assumptions based on someone's culture

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
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
• Other perks like a wellness program, Employee Assistance Program, and referral bonuses

Compensation: This is an hourly, non-exempt position starting at $18.50 per hour. The pay range is $15.50-$22.61 an hour. The pay range is subject to change based on a variety of factors.

Bilingual: If you are bilingual (English-Spanish or English-ASL), the starting wage is $18.80 per hour and the pay range is $15.83-$23.74. The pay range is subject to change based on a variety of factors.

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.