PAI Ventura

PEOPLE CREATING SUCCESS • Thousand Oaks, CA

2d • $0 - $21

About The Position

People Creating Success is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support an adult with developmental disabilities through its supported living service program in Thousand Oaks. The role focuses on building a genuine connection with a participant, supporting community involvement and lasting relationships, and engaging in shared interests such as art appreciation, collecting vintage pieces, and discussing current pop culture. The position also supports participants’ daily living skills, personal goals, healthy habits, hobbies, and social activities.

The Direct Support Professional follows care plans, provides personal care and medication support as needed, collaborates on person-centered care planning, and maintains shift and communication documentation. The role may involve supporting individuals experiencing heightened emotional responses, complex behaviors, or sensory overload, using proactive redirection, calming techniques, and personalized self-regulation strategies. Full-time and part-time opportunities are listed at $20.60 per hour, with flexible shifts available on weekdays and weekends, mornings, afternoons, evenings, and overnight.

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 and able 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.
• CPR/First Aid certification; training will be provided to applicants who are not certified or need recertification.
• Weekend availability is a plus but is not required.
• Interest in art, celebrity pop culture, and vintage pieces.

Responsibilities

• Help the participant connect with the community and build lasting relationships through transportation, events, volunteering, and other activities.
• Support daily living skills, including cleaning, cooking, budget management, and light household duties.
• Follow care plans and help the participant 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 detailed progress notes and goal tracking.
• 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 available if transitioning to full-time employment.
• Pet insurance discounts.
• Cal-Savers retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

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