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Direct Support Professional
Location:
Santa Barbara, CA
Description:
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: 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 Extra pay for bilingual staff (Spanish or ASL if the skill is needed) *Based on available funding.**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 sensitive and aware of differences in employees based on cultural backgrounds; aware of one's own culture and how someone's background may lead to biases; has the skills and resources needed to work with employees from all different cultures and the ability to avoid making biased assumptions based on someone's culture. Compensation: This is an hourly, non-exempt position starting at $20.00 per hour. The pay range is $16.00-$21.53** an hour. Bilingual: If you are bilingual (English-Spanish or English-ASL), the starting wage is $20.30 per hour and the pay range is $16.00-$22.61**.**The pay range is subject to change based on a variety of factors, and the maximum pay represents the wage potential based on attaining the highest level of position experience, talent, and responsibilities. About PathPoint: PathPoint, a non-profit organization based in Santa Barbara, supports people in living the life they choose. PathPoint partners with people with disabilities, people with mental health diagnoses, and young adults to pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills, and developing meaningful relationships. Founded in 1964, it offers services in five Central Coast and Southern California counties: Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.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. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Pathpoint
Posted:
April 26 on ApplicantPro, TalentPlusHire
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