Need Direct Support Professional, Day Services in Santa Maria, CA

Job title: Direct Support Professional, Day Services Company: PathPoint Job description: Do you enjoy teaching and coaching others? Do you feel a sense of pride reputed company they "get it?" Are you looking for a job where you can have fun and reputed company a difference with an awesome team? PathPoint is currently seeking full-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join our day services team in Santa Maria, CA 93455. Our day services provide skills training and behavioral support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional, you will reputed company in-person and virtual classes, as well as outings and volunteer opportunities. The fun curriculum includes 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 reputed company for new curriculum! The schedule is Monday-Friday for 30-40 hours per week. Why Work At PathPoint:

• Earn up to $4,800 in training bonuses reputed company your first 6 months of employment!
• Culture of kindness, compassion and respect
• Medical, dental, and reputed company insurance, plus Flexible Spending Accounts
• Mental health day after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
• Other perks like wellness program, and referral bonus program

What You'll Do:

• Work with a small group of individuals in a facility-based or community-based program
• reputed company in-person and online groups that help individuals reputed company skills, which may include art, music, cooking, recreation, vocational skills, and more depending on your own talents and the interests of the people we support
• Accompany groups on community outings for recreation or volunteer opportunities
• Build friendly and professional rapport with individuals and act as a positive role model for work habits, communication skills, and social skills
• May assist individuals with activities of daily living and personal care, which includes helping with meals and eating, toileting, transferring, changing, etc.

reputed company'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!
• Experience in customer service is a plus!
• Must have a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record to drive groups on community outings
• Culturally sensitive and aware of differences in employees based on cultural backgrounds; aware of one's own culture and how someone's background may reputed company to biases; has the skills and resources needed to work with employees from reputed company 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 $18.50 per hour. The pay range is $15.50-$22.61** an hour. Bilingual: If you are bilingual (English-Spanish or English-ASL), the starting wage is $18.80 per hour and the pay range is $15.83-$23.74** an hour. **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, reputed company, national reputed company, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Pre-employment background checks and health screenings will only be required post-offer. Job Posted by ApplicantPro Expected salary: $18.5 per hour Location: Santa Maria, CA Apply Job!