104-11 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services supports individuals facing diverse challenges through a workforce focused on independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them be as active as possible in their own lives. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, personal care, and assistance with appointments, banking, community activities, and outings. DSPs may administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and comply with applicable medical guidelines. This position is in a highly behavioral residential home setting, and the employer seeks candidates with experience working with behavioral individuals. Venture provides paid new employee orientation and training, including CPR/First Aid, PABC, defensive driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the home. Employees must maintain certifications, follow agency policies and DDS regulations, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency. The listed schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., for 4.5 hours total. The position is part-time and pays $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A sign-on bonus is listed as $500 for part-time employees and $1,000 for full-time employees.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must speak, read, and write fluent English.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential job functions.
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their communities and 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with behavioral individuals.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to participate actively in their lives.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, and help them participate in the community and attend outings.
- Administer medications when required.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and established medical guidelines.
- Maintain required certifications and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees; $1,000 for full-time employees.
- Paid new employee orientation and job training.
- 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.
- Supportive and encouraging working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
