Direct Support Pro — Flexible Schedule, Teach Lifeskills

PathPoint; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

403(b) retirement savings plan with 2%

Job summary

PathPoint is excited to welcome Per Diem Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join our ACCESS Day program in the San Fernando Valley, CA 91325. We provide skills training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through in-person, community-based, and virtual classes.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will teach social and life skills, supervise activities, and help clients gain independence.

Qualifications

• Proactive and takes initiative.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Patient, professional, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Teach individuals social/life skills to help them lead more independent lives, including communication skills, mobility, money management, housing, and public transportation.
• Teach individuals vocational skills to help prepare them for entry-level employment.
• Supervise individuals during hours of instruction and on community outings and volunteering.
• Build friendly and professional rapport with individuals and act as a positive role model for work habits, communication skills, and social skills.
• Prepare weekly schedules, monthly training projections, and written progress reports.

Skills

Proactive

Leadership

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Team-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PathPoint is excited to welcome Per Diem Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join our ACCESS Day program in the San Fernando Valley, CA 91325. We provide skills training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through in-person, community-based, and virtual classes.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will teach social and life skills, supervise activities, and help clients gain independence.