Direct Support Professional L6016-13
About The Position
Venture Community Services provides support to individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate and dedicated workforce using innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The organization is committed to empowering its employees through ongoing education and innovative training opportunities that cultivate talents, offering an excellent benefits package, valuing work-life balance, and promoting a culture of inclusion and equity. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for advocating and supporting adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active in their lives as possible. This support includes, but is not limited to, assistance with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist individuals with medical appointments, banking, community integration, outings, medication administration, and adherence to Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, goals, and medical guidelines. DSP workers receive paid New Employee Orientation, paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, as well as program and person-specific training at the individuals’ home. DSPs must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in emergencies and must maintain certifications, handle job-related duties in compliance with Agency policies, and follow all DDS regulations/policies.
Requirements
- Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and in their own lives
- Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer or school history)
- Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of the team
- Must be 21+ years old
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable transportation
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to speak, read, and write in fluent English
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the program and individuals supported, including holidays, overnights, or double shifts
- Be available by telephone for daily contact
Nice To Haves
- Varied interests and personal connections in the local community
- Daily use of a car on site
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Empower individuals to be active in their lives
- Assist with daily living activities such as 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 attending outings
- Administer medications
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, and goals
- Adhere to medical guidelines
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in emergencies
- Maintain required certifications
- Handle job-related duties in compliance with Agency policies
- Follow all DDS regulations and policies
Benefits
- Sign on Bonus
- Company paid life insurance for full time employees
- Health insurance
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Earned Paid time off
- 40 hours of sick time
- Employee Referral Bonus program
- Tuition Remission
- Supportive and encouraging working environment
- Paid training by Venture!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
