Full-Time Direct Support Professional and Job Coach

PathPoint; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) match

Wellness program

Referral bonuses

Job summary

PathPoint is hiring full-time Direct Support Professionals to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ventura County through the Integrated Work Program. You will help participants develop workplace skills, life skills, and meaningful relationships in a community setting.

No prior experience is required; we value willingness to learn and offer opportunities for advancement within PathPoint.

Qualifications

• Patience, compassion, and positivity are essential.
• Criminal record clearance, TB screening, and health screening required.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance eligibility.
• No prior experience required; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Work with a small group of individuals (3-4) in a community setting.
• Transport and accompany the group to job sites and community outings.
• Provide hands-on coaching to build vocational life skills.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive social interactions.
• Facilitate structured activities focused on employment readiness and daily living skills.
• Complete end-of-day documentation and progress notes.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Positivity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

If you have a caring heart and a desire to make a difference, PathPoint is the place for you! Join us in supporting adults with disabilities in living the life they choose.

PathPoint is currently hiring for full-time Direct Support Professionals to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ventura's Integrated Work Program (IWK). Direct Support Professionals help individuals strengthen workplace abilities, build life skills, and develop meaningful relationships. This is a great starting point if you are interested in a career in social work, special education, or occupational therapy. No experience is required; just willingness to learn. There are also plenty of opportunities to advance within PathPoint!

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, plus flexible spending accounts*
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Paid sick leave
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
• Other perks like a wellness program, referral bonuses, and employee assistance program
• Benefits noted with an asterisk are for full-time employees regularly scheduled for 30+ hours per week.

What You'll Do

The Integrated Work Program combines community integration with opportunities in various paid part‑time employment contracts or volunteer sites within Ventura County.

• Work with a small group of individuals (typically 3-4) in a community-based setting
• Transport and accompany the group to job sites, volunteer placements, and community outings
• Provide hands‑on coaching as individuals build vocational life skills
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive social interactions
• Facilitate structured activities focused on employment readiness and daily living skills
• Complete end-of-day documentation and progress notes

What We're Looking For

• Patience, compassion, and positivity
• Prior experience supporting individuals with disabilities, either professionally or personally, is preferred 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!
• High school diploma or GED is required
• All positions require a criminal record clearance, TB screening, and basic health screening
• Most positions require a valid driver's license, use of a vehicle with registration and insurance, and eligibility for coverage on PathPoint's auto insurance policy

Compensation: $22.75 per hour, plus additional pay for bilingual staff if that skill is needed. Some positions are eligible for quarterly team bonuses and we reimburse mileage at $0.76 per mile. Pay range is $21.61-$23.89.

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, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Salary: $22.75 per hour