About Empowering Pathways 365
Empowering Pathways 365 (EP365)
is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of
individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through the power
of sports. Our inclusive programs — including basketball, soccer, fitness,
dance, and sports camps — are offered across multiple locations throughout the
Inland Empire. We believe every individual deserves the opportunity to live a
fun, active, and fulfilling life, and our team makes that possible every single
day.
Position Overview
EP365 is seeking passionate and
dedicated Behavior Support Staff to provide direct behavioral support during
our inclusive sports programs. This is a physically active, community-based
role working across multiple locations and a variety of sports programs. You
may support clients on a 1:1 basis or within groups of up to 5 participants,
depending on the individual's needs and their Individual Service Plan (ISP).
This role does not provide ABA
therapy. It focuses on behavior support within a recreational and
community-based sports environment. Patience, compassion, and a genuine heart
for working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are
essential to success in this position.
This
is an exciting opportunity to give back to our community and help others live a
fun and fulfilling life!
Key Responsibilities
Participant Support
• Provide direct behavior support to participants during
inclusive sports sessions
• Support emotional regulation, transitions, and positive
group participation
• Utilize person-centered and trauma-informed behavior
support strategies
• Ensure participant safety and respond appropriately to
behavioral concerns
• Support clients 1:1 or in groups of up to 5 based on
individual needs
Collaboration & Program Support
• Partner closely with sports trainers to support
inclusive participation
• Model professional boundaries and appropriate
communication with participants and families
• Support staff and volunteers in understanding
participant needs and accommodations
• Uphold EP365 policies including confidentiality,
safety, and incident reporting
• Complete incident documentation and follow-up as
directed by program leadership
Qualifications
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with individuals
with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Genuine heart and passion for supporting children and
adults with developmental disabilities
• Ability to work in a physically active environment
across various sports programs and multiple locations
• Strong patience, compassion, and person-centered
approach to support
• Ability to work both independently (1:1) and within
group settings (up to 5 participants)
• Dependable, punctual, and a committed team player
What We're Looking For
• Experience supporting
individuals with IDD in a care, educational, recreational, or behavioral
setting
• Familiarity with behavior
support strategies, person-centered approaches, and ISP/IPP goals
• Adaptable and comfortable
working across different sports and recreational activities
• Dependable, punctual, and
detail-oriented — documentation matters here
• Warm, encouraging presence
with participants — patience and positivity are non-negotiable
• DDS training completed or
willingness to complete prior to first session
• Active DOJ/FBI background
clearance — required before any client contact
• CPR/First Aid certified or
willing to obtain within 30 days
Why EP365
• Competitive pay:
$25–$30/hour depending on experience
• Flexible, part-time
schedule built around program session times
• Work in active, dynamic
environments — adaptive sports, recreation, and movement-based programming
• Join a growing,
mission-driven team that genuinely cares about the community it serves
• Clear path to growth —
strong BSS performers are considered first for Lead BSS opportunities
• Be part of something
visible: you will see the impact of your work every single session
| Location | Upland, California |
| Website | www.empoweringpathways365.org |
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