407-03 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services supports individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate workforce and innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active in their lives as possible. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, and assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, help them participate in their communities and attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow applicable medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation, paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, along with program- and person-specific training in the individuals’ homes. The role requires maintaining certifications, complying with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies, and being able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency. This is a full-time, 40-hour position with a listed schedule of Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. The stated pay rate is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is listed 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.
- 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.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be active in their lives.
- 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.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and applicable 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 and policies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus: $1,000 for full-time employees and $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 paid training, including CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP).
- Supportive and encouraging working environment.
- Work-life balance and a culture of inclusion and equity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
