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Direct Support Professional, Project SEARCH
Location:
Oxnard, CA
Description:
Do you enjoy teaching others and seeing them succeed? Are you passionate about empowering people with disabilities to achieve their fullest potential? Are you looking for something more than a desk job where you can make a difference every day with an awesome team? Look no further than PathPoint's Project SEARCH team!PathPoint is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional to join our Project SEARCH team in Ventura County, CA. This position will travel between our different worksite locations including Camarillo, Oxnard, Westlake, and Ventura. Project SEARCH is a unique one-year internship program that enables adults with developmental disabilities to learn invaluable job skills in a competitive work setting. In this role, you will coach and support interns with disabilities as they work through internship rotations, helping them develop skills and confidence for regular employment when their internships end. This position is full-time for 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. What You'll Do: Coach and support interns by teaching soft skills such as professional communication, behavior and grooming/hygiene, and hard skills specific to the internship duties. Provide individualized support for interns, including job coaching, building natural supports, identifying job accommodations, and use of assistive technology. Collaborate with interns, employers, staff, and other partners to creatively address any issues affecting interns' training and employment. Lead classroom discussions on a variety of employment-related skills. Write case notes, monthly intern evaluations, and other reports regularly. What We're Looking For: High school diploma or GED required Professional communication and interpersonal skills Flexibility with job location Tech savvy, including proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing software Must pass pre-employment Live Scan DOJ fingerprint background check, TB screening and basic health screening Prior experience, either professionally or personally, working with individuals with disabilities preferred 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. 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 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 wellness program with cash rewards, Employee Assistance Program, and referral bonuses Extra pay for bilingual staff (Spanish or ASL if the skill is needed) *Benefits noted with an asterisk are for full-time employees regularly scheduled for 30+ hours per week. Compensation: This is an hourly, non-exempt position starting at $18.50 per hour. The pay range is $15.50-$22.61 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. 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. 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 nonprofit 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. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Pathpoint
Posted:
September 25 on ApplicantList
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