PAI N. Los Angeles

PEOPLE CREATING SUCCESS • Los Angeles, CA

5d

About The Position

People Creating Success is hiring a Direct Support Professional / Personal Attendant for its supported living service program in the San Fernando Valley, North Los Angeles, and surrounding areas. The role supports adults with developmental disabilities in pursuing personal goals, building independence, developing interests, and participating in their communities. The position is part-time, pays $20.25 per hour, and offers afternoon and evening shifts. Mileage reimbursement and a $10 monthly cell phone stipend are provided. Health care benefits and PTO are available if the employee transitions to full-time employment. The posting also lists discounts on pet insurance and the Cal-Savers retirement plan.

The role includes helping participants with daily living and personal care, supporting their community involvement and hobbies, collaborating on person-centered care plans, and documenting progress. Staff are expected to use proactive redirection and calming approaches to support individuals experiencing emotional distress, complex behaviors, or sensory overload, and to maintain accurate shift logs and progress notes.

Requirements

• Compassionate, person-centered approach.
• Ability to communicate with dignity and respect, especially during challenging moments.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Responsible, with the ability to assist in tracking progress toward goals.
• CPR/First Aid certification; training will be provided if not certified or recertification is needed.
• Ability to be around cats.

Nice To Haves

• Weekend availability is a plus but is not required.

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.
• Assist with personal care, including medication support, hygiene, and bathing; lifting or transferring may be required.
• Collaborate with participants on person-centered care planning.
• 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.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement.
• $10 per month cell phone stipend.
• Health care benefits and PTO are available if transitioning to full-time employment.
• Discounts on pet insurance.
• Cal-Savers retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed