129-11 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults aged 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP empowers individuals to be as active and independent in their lives as possible, supporting personal care and household needs such as maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. The role may also involve accompanying individuals to medical appointments and banking, supporting participation in community activities and outings, administering medications, following Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and complying with applicable medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid new employee orientation and paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), program-specific, and person-specific training. Employees must maintain certifications, follow Agency policies and DDS regulations, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency. This is a part-time position listed as 40 hours, with a schedule of Sunday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–11 p.m., Monday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., Tuesday 3 p.m.–10 p.m., and Wednesday noon–11 p.m. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A sign-on bonus is offered: $500 for part-time employees and $1,000 for full-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.
- Have experience working in a residential setting with highly behavioral individuals.
- Be able to speak, read, and write fluent English.
- Be willing to work a flexible schedule that may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- 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.
- Have a proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
- Be able to work creatively, actively, and dedicatedly as a member of a team.
- Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential job functions.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults aged 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, 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 required.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and applicable medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain certifications and perform job-related duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees
- Health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Earned paid time off and 40 hours of sick time
- Employee referral bonus program
- Tuition remission
- Supportive and encouraging working environment
- Paid new employee orientation
- Paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program training
- Program-specific and person-specific training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
