6004-08 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 aged 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active in their lives as possible. The DSP assists with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene. The role may also involve accompanying individuals to medical appointments and banking, supporting community participation and outings, administering medications, following Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and adhering to medical guidelines. DSPs must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency, maintain required certifications, and perform duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a stated schedule of Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 11 p.m. to 9 a.m. Paid training is provided, including New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individuals’ home. The posting lists a pay rate of $17.50–$19.00 per hour and a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must have 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.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnight shifts, or double shifts.
- Must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency and maintain required certifications.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults aged 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to participate actively in their lives.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, and support their participation in the community and outings.
- Administer medications as needed.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and applicable medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain certifications and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations.
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 training
- Supportive and encouraging working environment
- Work-life balance and an inclusive and equitable workplace culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
