PAI Santa Maria

PEOPLE CREATING SUCCESS•Santa Maria, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

People Creating Success is hiring a Direct Support Professional / Personal Attendant in Santa Maria to support adults with developmental disabilities in supported living and independent living service programs. The role focuses on building genuine relationships, empowering participants, supporting independence, and helping them pursue personal goals and community involvement. The position is part-time and pays $20.25 per hour. Work is scheduled Tuesdays, Fridays, and weekends, with flexibility. Mileage reimbursement and a $10 monthly cell phone stipend are offered. A $500 sign-on bonus is paid in two installments: $250 after completing 30 days and $250 90 days after the first official in-person, non-training shift. Health care benefits and paid time off are available if an employee transitions to full-time employment. Other listed benefits include pet insurance discounts and a Cal-Savers retirement plan. People Creating Success (PCS) is a California provider of services for adults with developmental disabilities and has operated for over 20 years. Its mission is to help individuals pursue career, educational, and life goals.

Requirements

Compassion and a person-centered mindset.
Ability to communicate with dignity and respect, especially during challenging moments.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Responsibility and ability to assist with tracking progress toward goals.

Nice To Haves

Weekend availability is a plus but is not required.
CPR / First Aid certification; training will be provided if the candidate is not certified or needs recertification.

Responsibilities

Support participants with daily living skills, including cleaning, cooking, and budgeting.
Encourage and model independence, hobbies, and social activities.
Assist participants in accessing and participating in community activities.
Provide personal care support, including medication support, hygiene, and bathing; lifting or transferring may be required.
Collaborate on person-centered care planning with participants.
Record progress toward care plan goals.
Support individuals through heightened emotional responses, complex behaviors, and sensory overload using proactive redirection and calming techniques.
Recognize early signs of stress or escalation and guide individuals through personalized self-regulation strategies.
Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed shift logs and progress notes.