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Direct Support Professional / Personal Attendant
Location: Santa Barbara / Goleta
Full-Time & Part-Time | $20.00/hour
$500 New Hire Bonus after 90 days
At People Creating Success (PCS), we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full, meaningful life. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you'll support adults with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities—empowering them to reach their goals, make choices, and live with dignity.
What You'll Do:
Your responsibilities will vary based on the individual's needs but may include:
- Supporting individuals with daily living skills like cleaning, cooking, and budgeting.
- Encouraging independence, hobbies, and social activities.
- Helping people access and participate in community events.
- Providing personal care (such as hygiene or bathing), lifting/transferring, or medication support if needed.
- Following care plans and documenting progress.
- Maintaining a warm, respectful, and professional presence.
What We're Looking For:
- Compassionate, dependable individuals with a person-first mindset.
- Willingness to support others with dignity and respect, even during challenging moments.
- Weekend availability is highly desirable
- Valid driver's license (if applicable for the shift).
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification is a plus (we can help with training).
Why Join PCS?
- $20/hour $500 bonus after 90 days
- Flexible scheduling with full-time, part-time, morning, evening, and overnight shifts
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
- $10/month phone bill reimbursement
- Sick leave and vacation (Full-Time)
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (Full-Time)
- CALSavers Retirement Plan
- Growth opportunities into lead staff and management roles
About PCS
For over 20 years, People Creating Success has supported adults with developmental disabilities through Supported Living, Independent Living, and Day Services across California. We're guided by Person-Centered Thinking, and we live by values like growth, choice, integrity, and optimism.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're ready to bring your energy, heart, and creativity to a role that matters, apply today and join a team that's changing lives—one person at a time.
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Salary : $40,000 - $60,000