PAI N. Los Angeles

PEOPLE CREATING SUCCESS • Los Angeles, CA

5d

About The Position

People Creating Success is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional / Personal Attendant to support adults with developmental disabilities in its supported living service program in the San Fernando Valley, North Los Angeles, and surrounding areas. The role focuses on building genuine relationships, supporting community participation, and helping participants pursue their personal goals and interests.

Shifts are afternoons, approximately 2:00 or 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 or 11:00 p.m., and overnight, approximately 10:00 or 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 or 7:00 a.m. The position pays $20.25 per hour and includes mileage reimbursement and a monthly cell phone stipend. Health care benefits and paid time off are available if an employee transitions to full-time employment.

Requirements

• Compassionate, person-centered mindset.
• Ability to communicate with dignity and respect, especially during challenging moments.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Clean background and ability to pass a Live Scan background check.
• Ability to pass a drug screening.
• 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 and First Aid certification; training will be provided if not certified or recertification is needed.

Responsibilities

• Support participants with daily living skills, including cleaning, cooking, and budgeting.
• Encourage and model independence, hobbies, and social activities.
• Help participants access and participate in community activities.
• Assist with personal care, including medication support, hygiene, and bathing; lifting and transferring are required.
• Collaborate with participants on person-centered care planning.
• Record progress toward care-plan goals and maintain accurate, timely, detailed shift logs and progress notes.
• Support individuals during 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.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement.
• $10 per month cell phone stipend.
• Health care benefits and paid time off available if transitioning to full-time employment.
• Pet insurance discounts.
• Cal-Savers retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

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