Direct Support Professional II

If you possess a caring heart and a commitment to helping others, PathPoint may be the place for you! We are excited to welcome a new full-time Direct Support Professional II (DSP) to join our day services team in San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. Our day services provide skills training and behavioral support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional, you will lead virtual and in-person classes. Curriculum for classes can include art, music, cooking, 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!

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm, 37.5 hours per week.

Starting Pay: $19.00 per hour. The pay range for this position is $16.83 - $25.24 (subject to change based on a variety of factors).

Why Work At PathPoint:

• Earn up to $4,750 in training bonuses by June 2024!*
• 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

• Based on available funding.

The Impact You'll Make:

As a DSP II, you will work with a small group of individuals in a facility-based or community-based program, leading in-person and online groups that help individuals develop skills, which may include art, music, cooking, recreation, and vocational skills. You will accompany groups on community activities for recreation or volunteer opportunities and build friendly and professional rapport with individuals and act as a positive role model for work habits, communication skills, and social skills. You may also assist individuals with activities of daily living and personal care, which include helping with meals and eating, toileting, transferring, changing, etc.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities or disadvantages is desirable but not required. If you are interested in this opportunity 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, 5 years of driving experience, and be eligible for coverage on PathPoint's auto insurance policy.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Culturally aware, acknowledges diverse employee backgrounds, possesses skills to collaborate across cultures, and avoids biased assumptions based on cultural differences.

About Us: PathPoint is 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.