110-04 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. The position provides assistance with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and oral hygiene. DSPs may also support individuals at medical appointments and banks, help them participate in their communities and attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans, work toward individual goals, and comply 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, perform duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency. The listed schedule is Sunday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and 3 p.m.–10 p.m.; Monday 2 p.m.–11 p.m.; Tuesday 2 p.m.–10 p.m.; Wednesday 1 p.m.–3 p.m.; and Friday 3 p.m.–11 p.m. The posting describes the position as part-time, 40 hours, with pay of $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A sign-on bonus is offered: $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-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.
- Must speak, read, and write fluent English.
- 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 that meets program and individual needs, potentially including 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.
- 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.
- 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 medical guidelines in place.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, and individual goals.
- Maintain required certifications and comply with agency policies and DDS regulations.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- 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
- Paid new employee orientation and training
- Supportive and encouraging working environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
