111-05 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. The role empowers individuals to participate as actively as possible in their own lives and communities, while supporting their independence, well-being, and personal goals. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also accompany individuals to medical appointments and banking, support community participation and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans, work toward individual goals, and follow established medical guidelines. Employees must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency and perform job duties in accordance with agency policies and DDS regulations. Venture provides paid new employee orientation and paid training, including CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individual’s home. This is a part-time role scheduled for 30 hours per week: Sunday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Monday 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Wednesday 3 p.m.–9 p.m., and Friday 3 p.m.–9 p.m. The posting lists pay of $17.50–$19.00 per hour and a $500 sign-on bonus for part-time employees.
Requirements
- 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 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 at least 21 years old, have reliable transportation, and hold a valid driver’s license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower individuals to be as active as possible in their own lives and communities.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Accompany individuals to medical appointments, banking, community activities, and outings as needed.
- Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in the event of an emergency.
- Maintain required certifications and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees and $1,000 for full-time employees.
- Paid new employee orientation and paid training.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
