128-02 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults aged 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role empowers individuals to be as active as possible in their own lives and communities while supporting their independence, well-being, and personal goals. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments and banking, accompany individuals on outings, support community participation, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans, and adhere to applicable medical guidelines. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency. Venture provides paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, along with program- and person-specific training in the individual’s home. Employees must maintain required certifications and perform job duties in accordance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. This is a part-time, 32-hour position scheduled Thursday 11 p.m.–9 a.m., Friday 10 p.m.–9 a.m., and Saturday 10 p.m.–9 a.m. The listed pay range is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. The posting offers a $500 sign-on bonus for part-time employees.
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.
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Be willing to work a flexible schedule that may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Show commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their communities and lives.
- Have varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
- Have a proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
- Be able to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults aged 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower individuals to participate actively in their lives and communities.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking.
- Accompany individuals on outings and support their participation in the community.
- 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 comply with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of $500 for part-time employees
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Earned paid time off
- 40 hours of sick time
- Employee referral bonus program
- Tuition remission
- Paid New Employee Orientation and training
- Supportive and encouraging working environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
