Personal Care - Direct Support Professional DS20260826

BEACON; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Beacon in Santa Maria, CA, is hiring for a full-time Personal Care/Direct Support role with hours from 8:30am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday. The role supports individuals with daily living activities, meals, and community participation in a structured program.

Responsibilities include documentation, safety monitoring, and collaboration with the team to implement care plans. Minimum education is a high school diploma; no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and understand simple instructions in English.
• Communicate clearly using basic verbal and written skills.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers and management.
• Create a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Demonstrates basic computer literacy, including data entry and email navigation.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care support including mobility, transfers and personal hygiene needs while promoting dignity and independence.
• Supports individuals with meals and snacks in accordance with dietary guidelines.
• Assists with and facilitates therapeutic, recreational, and social activities.
• Monitors health and safety concerns and responds to emergencies.
• Completes accurate daily activity records and incident reports.

Skills

Communication

English literacy

Reading and writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DETAILS OF POSITION

Location: Santa Maria, CA / Full Time Position / Workdays: Monday - Friday / Hours: 8:30am – 3:00pm / Hourly Rate: $17.40

Position Summary

Beacon, formerly VTC Enterprises/LOVARC has been supporting people with developmental disabilities since 1962. Part of fulfilling our mission includes providing individuals with community experiences to develop and promote their independence.

This position provides personal care and support services to individuals served, promoting dignity, independence, and
meaningful participation in daily activities within a structured program environment.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, a person must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Personal Care & Daily Living Support

• Provides personal care support including mobility, transfers and personal hygiene needs while promoting dignity and independence.
• Supports individuals with meals and snacks in accordance with dietary guidelines.

Day Services & Activity Support

• Assists with and facilitates therapeutic, recreational, and social activities.
• Ensures continuity of scheduled activities in the absence of supervisory staff.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Monitors individuals for health and safety concerns and responds appropriately to emergencies.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation including daily activity records and incident reports.
• Recognizes and reports suspected abuse, neglect, or unusual incidents in accordance with mandated reporting requirements and organizational policy.

Behavioral Support

• Implements individualized behavior support strategies in accordance with approved behavior plans and organizational protocols.

Environment & Operations

• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment in compliance with health and safety standards.

Team Collaboration

• Works collaboratively with team members to support individual service plans and outcomes.
• Collaborates with DSP-Teaching staff as needed.

Professional Boundaries

Maintains appropriate professional boundaries with individuals served.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None

QUALIFICATIONS

include the following. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.

Education/Experience:

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required. No prior experience required.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

Ability to read, write, and understand simple instructions in English. Communicate clearly using basic verbal and written skills. Maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and management. Interact professionally and diplomatically with the public. Create a positive and supportive learning environment.

Technical/Computer Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and use agency-specific systems. Demonstrates basic computer literacy, including data entry, email communication, and navigation of electronic record systems.

Professional Skills & Abilities:

• Perform effectively in fast-paced environments with changing priorities.
• Apply common sense reasoning to follow instructions and make decisions.
• Recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:

Maintain First Aid, CPR, and CPI certifications.

Other Skills & Abilities:

• Meet and maintain Community Care Licensing criminal history requirements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all individuals and services information in compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Ability to maintain reliable attendance and punctuality to ensure continuity of care and services.

Benefits

• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)

Beacon is an Equal Opportunity / Affiantative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.