Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference in peoples' lives? Do you like being a team player and working in a fun and creative environment? Do you have any special talents or skills that you can share with others to enrich their lives? If you found yourself answering "yes!" to these questions, then you may be the ideal person for joining our team!

PathPoint is seeking part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and DSPs with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certifications to join our Community Access Project (CAP) team in Santa Barbara, CA 93101. 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. The fun curriculum includes art, music, recreation therapy, cooking, adaptive technology, and more. 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!

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 10:00am-3:00pm. This is a great opportunity if you are interested in a career in nursing, occupational therapy, social work, special education, or a related field. Additionally, there are opportunities for advancement for staff who stay with the organization, including receiving CNA certification if you don't already have it.

What You'll Do:

• Work with a small group of individuals in a facility-based day program
• Lead in-person and online groups that help individuals develop skills, which may include art, music, cooking, recreation, vocational skills, assistive technology, and more
• Accompany groups on community outings for recreation or volunteer opportunities
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living and personal care, which includes helping with meals and eating, toileting, transferring, changing, etc.
• Have the potential to share your own talents and hobbies as part of program curriculum
• Regularly document individuals' progress toward their goals
• Collaborate with and be supported by your teammates every day

What We're Looking For:

• Must be vaccinated against COVID-19 including booster if eligible, or have an approved exemption
• High school diploma or GED is required
• Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities as a caregiver, DSP, or CNA is desirable 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!
• Must pass pre-employment fingerprint background check, TB screening and basic health screening
• Must have a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record in order to drive company vans
• Ability to endure physical activities such as moving from location to location, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance
• Must be comfortable assisting individuals with personal care/activities of daily living

Why Work At PathPoint:

• Culture of kindness, compassion and respect
• Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day
• Mental health day after 60 and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries
• Paid sick leave
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
• Other perks like a wellness programs, employee assistance program, and housing assistance benefit
• Ability to receive CNA certification
• Option to pick up hours in other programs for a full-time schedule with health benefits
• Extra pay for bilingual staff (Spanish or ASL)

Compensation: Direct Support Professionals (non-CNAs) start at $18.50 per hour. CNA certified Direct Support Professionals start at $20.00 per hour. Extra pay is available for bilingual staff.

About PathPoint: PathPoint, a non-profit organization based in Santa Barbara, supports people in living the life they choose. We partner 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. PathPoint serves over 2,000 individuals annually in five counties of Central and Southern California: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, and Kern.

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.