624-09 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services is hiring 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 community. Responsibilities may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, and assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments and banking, accompany individuals on outings, support community involvement, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and comply with medical guidelines. The position is part-time, scheduled for 19 hours per week. The listed schedule is Sunday 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.–12 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and 3 p.m.–11 p.m. Venture provides paid new-employee orientation and training, including CPR/First Aid, PABC, defensive driving, medication administration, and training at the individual’s home. DSPs must maintain certifications, comply with Agency policies and DDS regulations, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Speak, read, and write fluent English.
- Commit to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community and their own lives.
- Have varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
- Demonstrate a conscientious and responsible record through work, volunteer, or school history.
- Be able to work creatively, with engagement and dedication, as a member of a team.
- Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential job functions.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower individuals to be as active and independent in their lives as possible and support their participation in the community.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking.
- Accompany individuals on outings and support them in becoming active members of their community.
- Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and medical guidelines.
- Maintain required certifications and perform job duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
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 job training
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
