106-11 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services provides support to individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate and dedicated workforce, using innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The organization emphasizes ongoing education and innovative training, work-life balance, inclusion, and equity. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active in their lives as possible. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, personal care such as bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing, transportation to medical appointments, banking assistance, community participation, and attending outings. DSPs may administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow applicable medical guidelines. The position includes paid new employee orientation, CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individual's home. DSPs must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency, maintain certifications, perform duties in compliance with agency policies, and follow DDS regulations and policies. The listed schedule is Thursday 11 p.m.–9 a.m., Friday 11 p.m.–9 a.m., and Saturday 9 p.m.–9 a.m.; the role is part-time at 32 hours per week. Pay is $17.50–$19 per hour, with a $500 sign-on bonus for part-time employees.
Requirements
- At least 21 years old.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Fluent in spoken, written, and read English.
- Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community 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.
- 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.
- Ability to maintain certifications and comply with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower individuals to be as active in their lives as possible.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, and personal care, including 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 as needed.
- 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 duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- $500 sign-on bonus for part-time employees
- Paid new employee orientation and job training
- Paid CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training
- 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
- Supportive and encouraging working environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
