Direct Support Professional, Integrated Work Day Program

Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a positive difference in peoples' lives? Do you enjoy teaching others and seeing them succeed? Does the idea of working outdoors in beautiful Santa Barbara sound appealing to you? If so, PathPoint's Integrated Work team may be just right for you!

PathPoint is seeking a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team in Santa Barbara, CA 93101. You will be working in Integrated Work, a community-based day program with both work and recreational components. In this role, you will provide on-the job coaching to adults with developmental disabilities as they learn and develop work skills, with the goal of working more independently. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

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.

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, holidays and 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)

What You'll Do:

• Supervise and support a group of individuals while they are working at various job sites in the community, ensuring their safety at all times. Observe their abilities and identify any areas for improvement. Provide feedback, assistance, and creative solutions to increase productivity and encourage positive work behavior.
• Develop and implement an individualized plan for coaching individuals to work more independently, and write regular progress reports.
• Collaborate with employers and community partners to ensure that partner expectations and agreements are met. Act as a liaison between employers and individuals when needed.

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Previous professional or personal 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!
• Self-starter with patience, compassion, and the ability to interact with individuals with disabilities, their family members, employers, and others in a positive and constructive manner.
• Must have a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, 5 years of driving experience, and be eligible for coverage on PathPoint's auto insurance policy.
• Ability to perform the physical and mental activities of the job, including lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds without assistance, comfortable working outdoors, driving regularly for work purposes, and must be willing to drive a large van.
• Culturally aware, acknowledges diverse employee backgrounds, possesses skills to collaborate across cultures, and avoids biased assumptions based on cultural differences.

Starting Pay: This is an hourly, non-exempt position starting at $22.50 per hour. If you are bilingual (Spanish or ASL), the starting wage is $22.80 per hour and the pay range is $16.00-$23.74. The pay range is subject to change based on a variety of factors.

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 - $24