Direct Support Professional: Empowering Adults with Disabilities

People-Creating-Success,-Inc.; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone stipend

Health care benefits

Paid time off (PTO) when transitioning

Pet insurance discounts

Job summary

People Creating Success (PCS) in Santa Maria, CA is looking for a part-time Direct Support Professional to assist adults with developmental disabilities in supported living and independent living programs. The role emphasizes compassionate, person-centered care and building meaningful community connections.

Responsibilities include supporting daily living skills, encouraging independence, and helping participants access community activities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to assist with daily living skills (cleaning, cooking, budgeting).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support participants with daily living skills (cleaning, cooking, budgeting).
• Encourage and model independence, hobbies, and social activities.
• Assist participants access and participate in community activities.
• Assist with personal care such as medication support, hygiene and bathing.
• Collaborate on Person-Centered Care planning with participant and record progress.
• Document progress of care plan.

Skills

Compassionate

Clear communication

Reliable transportation

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

People Creating Success (PCS) in Santa Maria, CA is looking for a part-time Direct Support Professional to assist adults with developmental disabilities in supported living and independent living programs. The role emphasizes compassionate, person-centered care and building meaningful community connections.

Responsibilities include supporting daily living skills, encouraging independence, and helping participants access community activities.