What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional, ACCESS Day Program position at PathPoint?
Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference in peoples' lives?
PathPoint is excited to welcome a new per-diem Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our ACCESS team in Lancaster, CA. ACCESS is a day program that provides skills training and support to adults with physical and developmental disabilities while in the community.
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.
Schedule: This is a per-diem position, up to 35 hours per week, schedule varies based on staffing needs. Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm.
Starting Pay: $21.50 per hour. The pay range for this position is $16.00-$22.89. The pay range is subject to change based on a variety of factors.
How You'll Make a Difference: As a DSP, you will develop and teach invaluable life skills to the people we support, helping foster independence. The curriculum for our programs includes communication skills, money management, housing, public transportation and self-advocacy. Additionally, vocational skills are taught to prepare for entry-level employment. You will also have the opportunity to lead groups on community outings for recreation and volunteer opportunities.
PathPoint Perks and Benefits:
- Culture of kindness, compassion and respect
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day
- Mental health day after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries
- Paid sick leave
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
- Other perks like wellness program with cash rewards, Employee Assistance Program, and referral bonuses
Who We're Looking For:
- 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!
- 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.
- Basic knowledge of programs used for remote communication such as Teams/Zoom desired.
- Must have a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record and 5 years of driving experience to be eligible for coverage on PathPoint's auto insurance policy.
- Comfortable and willing to drive consistently throughout work week.
- Culturally aware, acknowledges diverse employee backgrounds, possesses skills to collaborate across cultures, and avoids biased assumptions based on cultural differences.
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, and offer reasonable accommodations to support successful employment to those with disabilities.
Pre-employment background checks and health screenings will only be required post-offer.
Salary : $16 - $23
