PAI Ventura

PEOPLE CREATING SUCCESS • Thousand Oaks, CA

1d

About The Position

People Creating Success (PCS) is hiring a Direct Support Professional for its supported living service program for adults with developmental disabilities in Thousand Oaks. The role focuses on building a genuine connection with a participant, supporting their community involvement and personal goals, and sharing interests such as art appreciation, vintage collecting, and pop culture. The position involves helping with daily living skills, personal care, healthy routines, social activities, and maintaining detailed documentation. Full-time and part-time schedules are available, with flexible shifts across weekdays and weekends, mornings, afternoons, evenings, and overnight. The listed pay is $20.60 per hour, with mileage reimbursement and a monthly cell phone stipend. Health care benefits and PTO are available upon transition to full-time employment; pet insurance discounts and a Cal-Savers retirement plan are also offered.

PCS has provided services to adults with developmental disabilities in California for over 20 years. Its mission is to help individuals pursue career, educational, and life goals, and to support their participation in the community.

Requirements

• Compassionate, person-centered mindset.
• Warm, respectful, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to communicate with dignity and respect, especially during challenging moments.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Responsible, with the ability to document goal progress in detail.

Nice To Haves

• DSP 1 and 2 certification; applicants who are not yet certified can use the company’s internal certification programs.
• Weekend availability.
• CPR/First Aid certification; training will be provided if applicants are not certified or need recertification.

Responsibilities

• Help the participant connect with their community and build lasting relationships by providing transportation, participating in events, volunteering, and other activities.
• Support daily living skills, including cleaning, cooking, budget management, and light household duties.
• Follow care plans and help participants achieve personal goals.
• Encourage healthy habits, studies, hobbies, and social activities.
• Assist with personal care, including medication support, hygiene, and bathing; lifting or transferring may be required.
• Collaborate on person-centered care planning with the participant, staff, and management.
• Document shift and communication logs, including accurate, timely, detailed progress notes and goal-progress tracking.
• Support individuals experiencing heightened emotional responses, complex behaviors, or sensory overload using proactive redirection and calming techniques.
• Recognize early signs of stress or escalation and guide individuals through personalized self-regulation strategies.

Benefits

• $20.60 per hour.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• $10 per month cell phone stipend.
• Health care benefits and PTO available if transitioning to full-time employment.
• Discounts on pet insurance.
• Cal-Savers retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

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