Assistant Program Coordinator, Independent Living Services

About the position

If you have a caring heart and a passion for helping others, PathPoint may be the place for you! We're hiring a full-time Assistant Program Coordinator to help lead our Residential Programs in Thousand Oaks, CA. Our Residential programs support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by teaching independent living skills in a group setting or through one-on-one support in their homes. Your responsibilities may include assisting with cooking, budgeting, scheduling medical appointments, coordinating benefits, and other daily living skills based on individual goals. In this role, you'll coordinate services, assist with staff supervision, and provide direct support. This is a great opportunity to grow your leadership skills while making a meaningful impact. The ideal candidate has strong organizational and interpersonal skills and a commitment to PathPoint's mission.

Responsibilities

• Train and support Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), address individual concerns, and co-facilitate staff meetings and trainings.
• Review program referrals, complete intake and orientation, and maintain accurate records.
• Develop and oversee long-term goals and short-term objectives for individuals in the program.
• Serve as a liaison with funding agencies, service providers, and families, providing regular updates.
• Share rotating on-call duties and respond to emergencies.
• Provide support in key areas such as apartment upkeep, emergency preparedness, shopping, budgeting, social skills, and mobility training.
• Assist individuals with benefits and healthcare matters, including SSI, SSA, SSDI, Medicare/Medi-Cal, and subsidized housing applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA) in Psychology, Education or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years' experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities required.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred but not required.
• Tech savvy and proficient in word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Strong planning and organization skills.
• Ability to respond to emergencies outside of regularly scheduled hours, including weekends.
• Culturally aware, acknowledges diverse employee backgrounds, possesses skills to collaborate across cultures, and avoids biased assumptions based on cultural differences.
• Must hold a valid California driver's license with satisfactory driving record and at least 5 years of driving experience.

Benefits

• 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, sick leave, and holidays.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Wellness program with cash rewards.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Referral Bonus Program.