ARF Direct Care Staff

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional / Personal Attendant For Adults with Developmental Disabilities - Northern Los Angeles

Are you looking for a job that values people and connection? 

Are you a person that thrives with genuine relationships? That becomes excited over movies, music, and more? Someone that wants to be a positive impact? 

Sounds like you? 

Come join us at People Creating Success as a Direct Support Professional at our adult residential facility in Oxnard! 

Employment Information

• Location: Northern Los Angeles

• Full & Part-Time: $20.25/ hour

• Mileage reimbursement

• $10/month cell phone stipend

• Flexible shifts ranging from morning, evening, and overnight shifts 

Benefits

• Health care benefits and PTO available if you transition to full time employment

• Discounts on Pet Insurance 

• Cal-Savers retirement plan

Your Responsibilities

• Support participants with daily living skills such as cleaning, cooking, budget management, and light household duties

• Following care plans and helping participants achieve their personal goals

• Encourage healthy habits, studies, hobbies, and social activities

• Assist participants access and participate in community activities

• Assist with personal care such as medication support, hygiene and bathing (lifting / transferring may be required) 

• Collaborate Person-Centered Care planning with participant, staff and management

• Document shift and communication logs

Who We’re Looking For

• Someone who is compassionate with a person-centered mindset

• Someone who has a warm, respectful, and professional demeanor

• Someone who is capable of communication with dignity and respect, especially during challenging moments

• A valid driver’s license

• Responsible, and can document goal progress tracking with detail

• DSP 1 & 2 certification (preferred, applicants who are not yet certified can take advantage of our internal certification programs)

• CPR / First Aid certification (Training will be provided if applicants are not certified or need to be recertified) 

• Weekend Availability 

Candidate Expectations of Development

• Behavior Support & De-escalation: Support individuals through heightened emotional responses, complex behaviors, and sensory overload using proactive redirection and calming techniques.

• Emotional Regulation: Recognize early signs of stress or escalation and guide individuals through personalized self-regulation strategies.

• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed shift logs and progress notes.

Are You Passionate About Community Integration and Making a Meaningful Daily Impact?

Become a part of our team! Dedicated to improving and changing lives one step at a time. 

Who We Are

People Creating Success (PCS) is a Californian leader in providing services for adults with developmental disabilities for over 20 years. Our mission is to give individuals with developmental disabilities the opportunity to participate in career, educational, and life goals that most adults pursue. 

If you’re looking for a meaningful active career that connects you to your community, join us today!