Do you enjoy teaching and coaching others? Are you looking for a job where you can have fun and make a difference with an awesome team every day?

PathPoint is currently seeking a part-time Aide to join our Community Access Project (CAP) team in Lancaster, CA. CAP is a licensed adult day program that provides skills training and support for adults with physical and developmental disabilities.

As an Aide, you will provide one-to-one support for an individual in the program as they learn skills on community outings and in the classroom. The fun curriculum includes art, music, cooking, gardening, 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! This is a part-time position for 22.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 10:00am-2:30pm.

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
• Paid sick leave
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
• Other perks like a wellness program, referral bonuses, and an employee assistance program

What You'll Do:

• Teach individuals social/life skills to help them lead more independent lives, including communication skills, mobility, money management, housing, and public transportation.
• Supervise individuals during hours of instruction and on community outings.
• Build friendly and professional rapport with individuals and act as a positive role model for work habits, communication skills, and social skills.
• Assist individuals who use wheel chairs with mobility needs.
• Assist individuals at mealtime, including serving food and providing assistance with eating and drinking if needed.

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities or disadvantages is desirable.
• Experience teaching, coaching or training others is desirable.
• Must pass pre-employment fingerprint background check, TB screening and basic health screening.
• Must have reliable transportation for frequent travel in the Santa Barbara area, including visiting multiple locations in one day. California Driver's license and vehicle may be required depending on the program.
• 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.

Compensation: This is an hourly, non-exempt position starting at $16 per hour. The pay range is $15.50-$20.51 an hour. *

Bilingual: If you are bilingual (English-Spanish or English-ASL), the starting wage is $16.30 per hour and the pay range is $15.50-$20.51 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.

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.