Pathpoint Santa Barbara , CA 93101
Posted 1 week ago
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 and part-time Direct Support Professionals to join our Independent Living Services team in Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
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 and coordinating benefits, or other skills depending on the individual's personal goals. This position can be full-time, 40 hours per week or part-time, 20-29 hours per week with a flexible schedule that may include weekends.
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)
Benefits noted with an asterisk are for full-time employees regularly scheduled for 30+ hours per week.
What You'll Do:
Work independently with individuals one-on-one in their homes
Teach skills that help individuals live independently, which may include cooking and grocery shopping, healthy living and exercise, budgeting and money management, and scheduling and attending medical appointments
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
What We're Looking For:
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!
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.
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.
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.
Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour. If you are bilingual (Spanish or ASL), the starting wage is $20.30 per hour. The pay range for this position is $16.00-$24.04. *
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.
Pre-employment background checks and health screenings will only be required post-offer.
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