6016-08 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services supports individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate workforce and innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active in their lives as possible. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, help them participate in their community and attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow applicable medical guidelines. DSPs must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency. Venture provides paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individual’s home. DSPs must maintain certifications and perform job duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. The position is part-time, scheduled Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., for 16 hours per week. The advertised pay is $17.50–$19 per hour, with paid training and a $500 part-time sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their communities and 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.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Ability to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and older 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 community and accompany them on outings.
- Administer medications.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and applicable medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain required certifications and perform job-related duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- Paid training
- $500 sign-on bonus for part-time employees
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Earned paid time off
- 40 hours of sick time
- Employee referral bonus program
- Tuition remission
- Supportive and encouraging working environment
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
