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PathPoint

Direct Support Professional, Independent Living Programs

PathPoint, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403

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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 Professionals

to join our

Independent Living Services team in Atascadero, CA . We offer a competitive benefits package to full-time employees and a fun work environment with flexible hours.

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 is full-time for

35-40 hours per week , with a flexible schedule that you can set yourself!

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.

Compensation:

This is an hourly position starting at

$21.50 per hour.

If you are bilingual (Spanish or ASL), the starting wage is

$21.80 per hour

and the pay range is $16.00-$24.04. 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)

What You'll Do:

Teach a variety of household skills, including cooking, laundry, paying bills, budgeting, emergency preparedness, shopping, and hygiene.

Assist individuals with their benefits and healthcare, including applying for new benefits or services. Serve as liaison between individuals and Social Security, Housing Authority, rental agencies, utility companies, etc.

Assist individuals in scheduling medical appointments and escort to appointments as needed.

Prepare meals and snacks with individuals.

Actively participate in meetings and discussions regarding individual's progress.

Maintain daily logs and data reports.

What We're Looking For:

Prior experience with people with disabilities, either professionally or personally, 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!

Customer service experience is a plus!

Positivity and patience.

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 is 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.