408-04 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, helping them be as active as possible in their lives and communities. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments and banking; support community participation and outings; administer medications; follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, goals, and medical guidelines; and safely evacuate individuals from the home during emergencies. Employees must maintain certifications and perform job duties in accordance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. Paid training is provided, including New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individuals’ home. This is a part-time, 24-hour-per-week position with a schedule of Sunday 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Friday 2 p.m.–10 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. The stated pay rate is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A sign-on bonus of $500 is offered to part-time employees; the posting also states a $1,000 bonus for full-time employees.
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 ability.
- 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 record of conscientious, responsible behavior demonstrated 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, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential job functions.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Support individuals in being active in their lives and communities.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking.
- Support participation in the community and attendance at outings.
- Administer medications as needed.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and applicable medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain required certifications and perform duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees and $1,000 for full-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 training.
- 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
