108-03 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active as possible in their lives. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments and banking, support participation in community activities and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow established medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid new employee orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, defensive driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, along with training specific to the program and individuals at their home. Employees must be able to safely evacuate individuals in an emergency, maintain certifications, and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a posted schedule of Wednesday 2 p.m.–11 p.m.; Thursday 9 a.m.–11 a.m. and 2 p.m.–11 p.m.; Friday 3 p.m.–11 p.m.; and Saturday 9 a.m.–9 p.m. The pay rate is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. Paid training is provided, and the posting advertises a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Fluent in spoken, read, and written English.
- Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community and lives.
- Varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
- Record of conscientious, responsible behavior demonstrated through work, volunteer, or school history.
- Ability to work creatively, engage, and contribute as a dedicated team member.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Ability to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Ability to maintain certifications and follow agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and older 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, and support their participation in community activities and outings.
- Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain certifications and carry out job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees; $500 for part-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 training, including CPR/First Aid, PABC, defensive driving, MAP, and program- and person-specific training.
- Supportive and encouraging working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
