408-05 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role empowers individuals to be as active as possible in their own lives and communities. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, support participation in community activities and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and comply with established medical guidelines. Employees must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency, maintain certifications, follow Agency policies, and comply with DDS regulations and policies. Paid training includes New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training in the individual’s home. The position is part-time, 18 hours per week, with a schedule of Sunday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and Tuesday 10:30 p.m.–8:30 a.m. The pay rate is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A sign-on bonus is offered: $500 for part-time employees and $1,000 for full-time employees.
Requirements
- Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their communities and their own lives.
- Varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
- A proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
- Ability to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be active in their lives.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking.
- Support individuals in becoming active members of their communities and attending outings.
- Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and applicable medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain certifications and perform job duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Earned paid time off
- 40 hours of sick time
- Employee referral bonus program
- Tuition remission
- Paid New Employee Orientation
- Paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training
- Program- and person-specific training
- Supportive and encouraging working environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
