Direct Support Professional, Independent Living Services
About the role
If you have a caring heart and a dedication to helping others, PathPoint may be the place for you! We are currently accepting applications for Full-time Direct Support Professional to join our Independent Living Services team in Atascadero, CA. In this role, you'll teach independent living skills to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes. This could include cooking and grocery shopping, healthy living and exercise, budgeting and money management, scheduling medical appointments, or other skills depending on the individual's personal goals. 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.
Responsibilities
- Work independently with individuals one-on-one in their homes.
- Opportunity to share your personal hobbies with the individuals you are supporting if they are aligned with that person's goals and interests.
- Document hours of service provided and progress toward established goals.
- Flexible scheduling options including day, evening, and weekend shifts.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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!
Skills
- Patience, compassion, and the ability to interact with individuals with disabilities, their family members, social workers, employers, and others in a positive and constructive manner.
- Culturally aware, acknowledges diverse employee backgrounds, possesses skills to collaborate across cultures, and avoids biased assumptions based on cultural differences.
Benefits
- 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* (for full-time employees regularly scheduled for 30+ hours per week)
- Paid vacation and holidays* (for full-time employees regularly scheduled for 30+ hours per week)
- Paid sick leave* (for full-time employees regularly scheduled for 30+ hours per week)
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
- Other perks like a wellness program, employee assistance program, and referral bonuses
Pay
This is an hourly, non-exempt position starting at $23.25 per hour. The pay range is $22.09‑$24.41, subject to change based on a variety of factors.