PAI Ventura
About The Position
People Creating Success is hiring a Direct Support Professional for its supported living and independent living service programs for adults with developmental disabilities in Ventura County and surrounding areas. The role supports participants in living independently, pursuing personal goals, and participating in everyday activities. Work locations include Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Conejo Valley, and surrounding areas. Full-time and part-time positions are available at $20.60 per hour. Afternoons and weekends are needed. Mileage reimbursement and a $10 monthly cell phone stipend are offered. The position involves helping participants with daily living and personal care, following care plans, encouraging healthy habits and social activities, supporting emotional regulation and behavior needs, and maintaining shift and progress documentation. Health care benefits and paid time off are available if an employee transitions to full-time employment. Pet insurance discounts and a Cal-Savers retirement plan are also listed.
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 tracking in detail.
Nice To Haves
- DSP 1 and 2 certification; applicants who are not certified may use the company’s internal certification programs.
- CPR and First Aid certification; training will be provided for applicants who are not certified or need recertification.
- Weekend availability is a plus but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist participants with living independently.
- Support daily living skills, including cleaning, cooking, budget management, and light household duties.
- Assist participants with travel to doctors’ appointments.
- 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 participants, staff, and management.
- Document shift and communication logs.
- 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.
- Pet insurance discounts.
- Cal-Savers retirement plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
