110-03 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, empowering them to be as active as possible in their lives. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments and banking; support individuals in participating in their communities and attending outings; administer medications; follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, and goals; and follow established medical guidelines. The role includes paid new employee orientation and paid training in CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and the Medication Administration Program (MAP), as well as training specific to the program and individuals supported in their home. DSPs must be able to 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. The listed schedule is Wednesday 1 p.m.–10 p.m., Thursday 2 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday 2 p.m.–11 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–11 p.m., for 40 hours per week. Pay is $17.50–$19 per hour. The posting offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees and a $500 sign-on bonus for part-time employees.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Be able to speak, read, and write fluent English.
- Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Be able to perform the essential functions of the job and possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Demonstrate a commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community and their own lives.
- Have varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
- Show a proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
- Be able to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to participate actively 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 attending outings.
- Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, goals, and medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain certifications and carry out job-related duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus: $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees.
- 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 and paid training.
- Supportive and encouraging working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
