L6003-07 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 be as active and independent in their lives as possible and supports their participation in their communities. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments and banking, community activities and outings, medication administration, and following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and medical guidelines. The position includes paid new employee orientation and paid training in CPR/First Aid, PABC, defensive driving, medication administration, and program- and person-specific support at the individual's home. DSPs must maintain certifications, comply with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency. The posted schedule is Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.–3 p.m., for 13 hours per week. The pay rate is $17.50–$19.00 per hour.
Requirements
- High school degree or GED.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must be available by telephone for daily contact.
- 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
- Daily use of a car on site is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults 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 support participation in community activities and outings.
- Administer medications as needed and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain required certifications and perform duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees and $1,000 for full-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 job-related training.
- 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
