PAI Santa Barbara

PEOPLE CREATING SUCCESS • Goleta, CA

14h

About The Position

People Creating Success (PCS) is hiring a Direct Support Professional / Personal Attendant to support adults with developmental disabilities through supported living and independent living service programs in Santa Barbara. The role focuses on building genuine relationships, empowering participants, promoting independence, and helping them pursue personal interests and community participation. Part-time and full-time positions are offered at $20.25 per hour, with flexible shifts ranging from morning and evening to overnight. Mileage reimbursement, a monthly cell phone stipend, and a sign-on bonus are offered. Health care benefits and paid time off are available to employees who transition to full-time employment.

PCS has provided services to adults with developmental disabilities in California for over 20 years. Its mission is to support individuals in pursuing career, educational, and life goals.

Requirements

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

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.
• Provide personal care support, including medication support, hygiene, and bathing; lifting or transferring may be required.
• Collaborate with participants on person-centered care planning.
• Record progress on care plans.
• 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 paid time off available if transitioning to full-time employment.
• Discounts on pet insurance.
• Cal-Savers retirement plan.
• $500 sign-on bonus, paid as $250 in a paycheck 30 days after the first shift and $250 in a paycheck 90 days after the first shift.

What This Job Offers

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