101-13 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 as possible in their own lives and communities while providing support tailored to their needs. Duties may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, and assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, and tooth brushing. DSPs may also accompany individuals to medical appointments, assist with banking and community participation, attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and comply with established medical guidelines. Employees must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency. Venture provides paid new employee orientation and paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, along with program- and person-specific training in the individual's home. DSPs must maintain certifications and perform job duties in accordance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. The posting lists a schedule of Saturday 9 a.m.–2 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m.–3 p.m., and describes the position as full-time with 12 hours. The hourly pay rate is $17.50–$19.00. A sign-on bonus is offered: $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- 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 conscientious and responsible record through work, volunteer, or school history.
- Ability to work creatively and as an engaged, dedicated team member.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower individuals to participate as actively as possible in their own lives and communities.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and tooth brushing.
- Accompany or assist individuals with medical appointments, banking, community participation, 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 comply 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, Medication Administration Program (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
