What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional, Day Program position at PathPoint?
Do you enjoy teaching and coaching others? Are you looking for a job where you can be creative, have fun, and make a difference with an awesome team?
PathPoint is excited to welcome full-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join our Life Skills Plus day program in Simi Valley, CA 93065. PathPoint's day services provide skills training and support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional, you will lead in-person, community-based, and virtual classes. The curriculum includes art, music, cooking, volunteering, and more. 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!
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: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm, and the work environment may be a mix of indoor and outdoor settings.
Compensation: This is an hourly, non-exempt position starting at $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 $16.50-$25.90. 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)
*Actual amount to be determined based on total eligible employees as of June 29, 2025
What You'll Do:
- Teach individuals social/life skills to help them lead more independent lives, including communication skills, mobility, money management, housing, and public transportation.
- Teach individuals vocational skills to help prepare them for entry-level employment.
- Supervise individuals during hours of instruction and on community outings and volunteering.
- 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.
What We're Looking For:
- 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.
- Must have a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record and be eligible for coverage on PathPoint's auto insurance policy.
- 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 required
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 : $17 - $26
