A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.
Do you enjoy teaching others and seeing them succeed? Do you like working independently? Are you passionate about empowering people with disabilities to achieve their fullest potential? PathPoint is seeking full-time Job Coach (Direct Support Professional) in Long Beach, CA. Job Coaches support adults with disabilities at their place of work, helping them maintain successful employment and enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done.
About PathPoint:
PathPoint is a nonprofit dedicated to helping people flourish. We partner with children, adults, and families to foster hope, build life skills, access support systems, and form meaningful relationships. We serve communities across Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.
About the position:
This position provides workplace instruction, training, and on‑the‑job support for individuals with disabilities. Support is delivered at St. Mary's Hospital and surrounding area in Long Beach. Providing support in different areas of the hospital and community‑based settings, including acute care environments such as emergency departments. Success in this position requires the ability to function effectively in fast‑paced, high‑demand settings while adhering to all applicable hospital health, safety, and operational standards.
Schedule:
40 hours per week. Hours vary depending on client schedule. Evening and weekend availability is needed for this position.
Compensation:
This is an hourly position starting at $24.25 per hour. If you are bilingual (Spanish or ASL and skill is needed), the starting wage is $24.55 per hour. The pay range for this position is $23.04-$25.46, the pay range is subject to change based on a variety of factors.
Why Work At PathPoint:
Culture of kindness, compassion and respect Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day Flexible schedule Medical, Dental, Vision benefits Mental health day after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries Paid sick leave Paid Vacation 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match Other perks like a wellness program, 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.
What You'll Do:
Accompany individuals to their place of work, observe their abilities, and identify any areas for improvement. Provide feedback and assistance to increase productivity and encourage positive work behavior. Coach and counsel individuals on workplace issues/concerns, and advocate for them when needed. Assist individuals in completing work-related paperwork, such as time cards, time off requests, tax forms, and benefits enrollment. Maintain good relationships with employers and workplace supervisors, and act as liaison between employers, workplace supervisors, and individuals. Assist in developing and implementing an individualized plan for coaching individuals to work more independently, with the eventual goal of complete self-sufficiency.
What We're Looking For:
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 love to hear from you! Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with individuals with disabilities, their family members, employers, and others in a positive and constructive manner Ability to work independently and with a team Flexibility with scheduling and strong time management skills 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. High school diploma or GED is required
Hospital Requirements:
Following a conditional offer of employment, based on hospital policy and role-specific exposure risk, employee will be required to provide documentation, be tested for immunity and/or be vaccinated for: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Varicella (Chickenpox) Hepatitis B Hepatitis C titer 10‑panel drug testing N95 respirator mask fit testing COVID‑19 vaccination and booster Physical exam & TB testing Influenza (Flu) vaccination Tdap vaccination 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.
