101-02 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults aged 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role empowers individuals to be as active in their lives and communities as possible, while supporting their independence, well-being, and personal goals. Responsibilities include assistance with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also accompany individuals to medical appointments, banking, community activities, and outings; administer medications; follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans; support individual goals; and follow established medical guidelines. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency. Venture provides paid New Employee Orientation and paid CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), program-specific, and person-specific training. DSPs must maintain certifications and perform duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. The posted schedule is Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m.–3 p.m. The posting describes this as full-time and lists 16 hours. Pay is $17.50–$19 per hour, with paid training and a sign-on bonus.
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 21 or older.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English.
- 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 aged 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower individuals to participate actively in their own lives and communities.
- 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 needed.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual 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: $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees.
- 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.
- Paid New Employee Orientation and paid CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), program-specific, and person-specific training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
