108-01 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services seeks 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 in their lives as possible. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments and banking, help individuals participate in their community and attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow established medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid new employee orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, defensive driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training in the individual's home. Employees 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 position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The listed schedule is Monday 2 p.m.–11 p.m., Tuesday 2 p.m.–11 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m.–11 a.m., Friday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour, with paid training and a $1,000 full-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 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.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over 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 and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and established 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 and policies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees
- Health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Earned paid time off
- 40 hours of sick time
- Employee referral bonus program
- Tuition remission
- Paid new employee orientation and training
- Supportive and encouraging working environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
