Direct Support Professional, Day Program

Do you enjoy teaching and coaching others? Do you feel a sense of pride when they "get it?" Are you looking for a job where you can be creative, have fun, and make a difference with an awesome team?

PathPoint is seeking Per Diem Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our Community Access Project (CAP) team in Lancaster, CA . CAP is a day program that provides skills training and support to adults with physical and developmental disabilities, including some who are non-ambulatory. As a DSP, you will teach a variety of skills in virtual and in-person classrooms, as well as on community outings. 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! This is a great opportunity if you are interested in a career in nursing, occupational therapy, social work, special education, or a related field.

Schedule : This is an hourly, per-diem position. Monday-Friday, schedule is subject to change based on needs of the program. Up to 40 hours per week, typically between 8 : 30am-3 : 30pm

Starting Pay : $25.50 per hour . If you are bilingual (Spanish or ASL) and if needed in the program, the starting wage is $25.80 per hour. The pay range for this position is $23.75-26.25 an hour. 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
• Benefits noted with an asterisk are for full-time employees regularly scheduled for 30+ hours per week.

What You'll Do :

What We're Looking For :

About PathPoint : We are 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.