PAI Ventura
About The Position
People Creating Success is hiring a Direct Support Professional to support adults with developmental disabilities in its supported living and independent living service programs across Ventura County. The role focuses on helping participants live independently, pursue personal goals, and take part in everyday activities and community life. The position is offered full-time or part-time at $20.60 per hour, with mileage reimbursement and a $10 monthly cell phone stipend. Afternoons and weekends are needed; weekend availability is a plus but is not required. The Direct Support Professional provides practical and person-centered assistance, including help with daily living skills, appointments, personal care, and social activities. The role involves following care plans, documenting shift and communication logs, and collaborating on person-centered care planning with participants, staff, and management. Development expectations include supporting individuals through emotional responses and complex behaviors, recognizing signs of stress, and using personalized regulation strategies and calming techniques.
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 is preferred; applicants who are not yet certified can use 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 participants with daily living skills, including cleaning, cooking, budget management, and light household duties.
- Assist participants with traveling to doctors' appointments.
- Follow care plans and help participants achieve their 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 PTO 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
Education Level
No Education Listed
