What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional, Day Program position at PathPoint?
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 be creative, have fun, and make a difference with an awesome team?
PathPoint is seeking full-time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our Community Access Project (CAP) team in Lancaster, CA. CAP is a day program that provides 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 virtual and in-person classrooms, as well as on community outings. 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! This is a great opportunity if you are interested in a career in nursing, occupational therapy, social work, special education, or a related field.
Schedule: This is an hourly, full-time position. Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week, typically between 8:30am-4:00pm
Starting Pay: $23.50 per hour. If you are bilingual (Spanish or ASL), the starting wage is $23.80 per hour. The pay range for this position is $16.03-$26.50 an 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
*Benefits noted with an asterisk are for full-time employees regularly scheduled for 30 hours per week.
**Actual amount to be determined based on total eligible employees as of June 29, 2025
What You'll Do:
- 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
What We're Looking For:
- Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities 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!
- 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
- Basic knowledge of programs used for remote communication such as Teams/Zoom desired.
- Behavioral experience is a plus!
- Culturally aware, acknowledges diverse employee backgrounds, possesses skills to collaborate across cultures, and avoids biased assumptions based on cultural differences.
About PathPoint: We are a non-profit dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and young adults in living the life they choose. Through strengthening workplace abilities, developing essential life skills, and fostering meaningful relationships, we serve communities in Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.
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 we 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 - $27
