207-14 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP empowers individuals to be as active as possible in their lives and serves as a caregiver within a group home. Responsibilities include supporting household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, and personal care such as bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. The DSP may also accompany individuals to medical appointments, assist with banking, support participation in community activities and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans, work toward individual goals, and follow applicable medical guidelines. The position includes paid new-employee orientation and training, including CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individual’s home. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals in an emergency, maintain required certifications, and perform duties in accordance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. The listed schedule is Sunday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday and Tuesday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–11 p.m.; the position is listed as part-time, 37 hours. Venture describes its workplace as committed to inclusion and equity, employee development, and work-life balance.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Speak, read, and write fluent English.
- Commit to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and their own lives.
- Have varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
- Demonstrate a conscientious and responsible record through work, volunteer, or school history.
- Be able to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.
- Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be active in their lives.
- Provide caregiving and assistance within the group home, including household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, and personal care.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments, banking, community participation, and outings.
- Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and 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 and policies.
Benefits
- $500 sign-on bonus for part-time employees; $1,000 for full-time employees
- Health insurance
- Dental and vision coverage
- 403(b)
- Parental leave
- Paid time off and sick time
- Flexible spending account
- Paid new-employee orientation and training, including CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and MAP
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
