126-07 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults age 22 and 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, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. The DSP may also assist with medical appointments and banking, community participation and outings, medication administration, and following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and applicable medical guidelines. The role includes paid New Employee Orientation and paid training in CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific procedures at the individual's home. DSPs must maintain certifications, perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency. This is a part-time position scheduled for 36 hours: Saturday 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Wednesday 3 p.m.–9 p.m., Thursday 1 p.m.–11 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A $500 sign-on bonus is listed for part-time employees.
Requirements
- 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 member of a team.
- Must be at least 21 years old, have reliable transportation, and hold a valid driver's license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Ability 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 participate actively 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 and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency.
- Maintain certifications and perform job-related duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-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
