PathPoint

PathPoint’s vision is to create compassionate, inclusive, and equitable communities where all individuals have the opportunity to thrive. Our values help us accomplish our vision by guiding our work. PathPoint’s values are:

1) We value compassion. PathPoint believes compassion and empathy is essential to all that we do.
2) We value excellence. PathPoint believes in pursuing excellence throughout our organization, including financial health and an exemplary workforce, in order to deliver high-quality programs to the individuals we support.
3) We value diversity. PathPoint believes in the intrinsic value and dignity of all individuals.
4) We value integrity. PathPoint believes in being honest and transparent in all of our interactions.
5) We value collaboration. PathPoint believes the best outcomes are the result of diverse partnerships with the people we support and their families, local businesses, community organizations, and stakeholders.
6) We value wellness. PathPoint believes in prioritizing the safety and health of the people we support and our staff.

In May 2018, PathPoint’s Board of Directors approved a new strategic plan for FY2018-2021. The Strategic Plan includes five focus areas for the next three years:

1) Sustainability and High Quality Programs: operate high quality, financially sustainable programs that have a positive impact and address the needs of the community.
2) Innovation: foster and acknowledge the spirit of innovation at PathPoint.
3) Growth: grow the organization based on what we do best.
4) Exemplary Workforce: PathPoint employees will be recognized leaders who are well trained, committed to delivering high quality services, and are meaningfully rewarded.
5) Organizational Capacity: PathPoint will have the organizational infrastructure to proactively and positively respond to the needs of our people, the industry, and the world as it is today and into the future.

PathPoint is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors. The board meets monthly to review the operations and financial health of the organization. Quarterly, the Management Team and Board of Directors review the Strategic Plan to evaluate the progress being made on objectives and ensure accountability. PathPoint's ability to survive a prolonged, challenging economic environment is due to the organization's short and long-term strategies for remaining focused on the people we support and our direct support staff. PathPoint is an organization committed to meeting the needs of individuals. The organization's highly trained Direct Support Professionals are the most essential employees for achieving this goal.

PathPoint's programs help people reach their full potential by preventing isolation and stagnation in the community, and working to introduce individuals to new learning opportunities and experiences in a supportive environment. Individuals supported by PathPoint are an important part of the vibrancy and diversity of our community. To have people with disabilities and mental health diagnoses as well as low-income youth be seen as valued neighbors, employees, and friends creates a strong, inclusive community. PathPoint’s accomplishments are reflected in the individuals we support—individuals like Joddie:

PathPoint first supported Joddie through the Integrated Work Program for people with developmental disabilities where he learned prevocational skills. After increasing his abilities in the program, staff recommended Joddie for PathPoint’s Project SEARCH program. With the support of PathPoint staff, Joddie worked diligently and excelled in the year-long work-immersion program at Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield. Upon graduation, the hospital offered Joddie a paid position at their brand new coffee shop! Joddie transitioned smoothly into his new position with the support of PathPoint’s employment services such as job coaching and training. Joddie’s Grandmother said:

“PathPoint changed Joddie’s life for the better. He learned life and employment skills and gained a sense of accomplishment. He loves his job at Mercy Hospital, lives independently, and just passed his driving test with PathPoint’s support. Joddie is excited about his future! Knowing that he can take care of himself and have the life he wants really takes the responsibility off of me as I am getting older. Joddie loves his life and PathPoint! Me too!”