209-01 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active as possible in their lives. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, personal care such as bathing, toileting, dressing, and brushing teeth, transportation to medical appointments, banking, community participation, outings, and medication administration. DSPs follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and applicable medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individuals’ home. The role requires maintaining certifications, following Agency policies and DDS regulations, and being able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency. This is a part-time position scheduled for 20 hours per week: Saturday and Sunday, 11 p.m.–9 a.m. The pay rate is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A sign-on bonus of $500 is offered to part-time employees.
Requirements
- 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 member of a team.
- 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.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to participate in their own lives.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments, banking, community participation, and outings.
- Administer medications as needed.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and 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.
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
- Supportive and encouraging working environment
- Paid New Employee Orientation and job training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
