125-07 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role empowers individuals to be as active and independent in their lives and communities as possible. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, personal care, transportation to appointments, banking, community activities and outings, and medication administration. DSPs follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and applicable medical guidelines. The position includes paid New Employee Orientation and paid training in CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, the Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific support at the individual’s home. DSPs must maintain certifications, follow Agency policies and DDS regulations, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency. This is a part-time position of 24 hours per week. The posted schedule is Sunday 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Wednesday noon–2 p.m., Friday 2–10 p.m., and Saturday 3–11 p.m. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A sign-on bonus is offered: $500 for part-time employees and $1,000 for full-time employees.
Requirements
- Must be 21 or older.
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must speak, read, and write fluent English.
- Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their communities and lives.
- Varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
- A record of conscientious, responsible behavior, demonstrated through work, volunteer, or school history.
- Ability to work creatively, actively, and dependably as a team member.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Must maintain certifications and comply with Agency policies and DDS regulations.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower individuals to participate actively 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 community participation and attend outings with individuals.
- Administer medications as assigned.
- 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 job duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees and $1,000 for full-time employees.
- Paid New Employee Orientation and paid training.
- 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.
- Supportive and encouraging working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
