Direct Support Professional, Independent Living Programs
Pathpoint
Summary
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 part-time Direct Support Professionals to join our Independent Living Services team in Thousand Oaks, CA.
Job description
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, or other skills depending on the individual's personal goals.
Schedule
Part-time, 20-25 hours per week, flexible schedule that may include weekends.
What You'll Do
- Work independently with individuals one-on-one in their homes.
- 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
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- 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 aware, acknowledges diverse employee backgrounds, possesses skills to collaborate across cultures, and avoids biased assumptions based on cultural differences.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid California driver's license
- Satisfactory driving record
- 5 years of driving experience
- Eligible for coverage on PathPoint's auto insurance policy
- Patience and compassion
- Ability to interact professionally with diverse individuals
- Culturally aware and able to collaborate across cultures
Benefits
- Mental health day
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Paid sick leave
- 403(b) retirement plan with match
- Wellness program
- Employee assistance program
- Referral bonuses
- Flexible schedule
Company overview
Pathpoint is a healthcare technology and services company operating in the health and human services sector. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes through technology-enabled services. While specific details about their product offerings are limited from the search results, companies in this space typically provide services such as care coordination, patient navigation, telehealth solutions, or healthcare analytics platforms. Pathpoint appears to be positioned at the intersection of healthcare services and technology, aiming to streamline healthcare processes and enhance the patient experience. The company's name suggests a focus on creating pathways or connection points within the healthcare ecosystem, potentially facilitating better communication between patients, providers, and healthcare systems. As a healthcare technology services provider, Pathpoint likely works with healthcare organizations to implement solutions that improve operational efficiency, patient engagement, and care quality while addressing the complex challenges of modern healthcare delivery.