202-02 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, personal care such as bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing, and assistance with medical appointments and banking. DSPs also help individuals participate in their communities and attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and comply with applicable medical guidelines. The position includes paid New Employee Orientation and paid training in CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, the Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific support at the individual’s home. DSPs must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency, maintain certifications, and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. The listed full-time schedule is Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., for 40 hours per week. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. Venture offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Fluent spoken, written, and reading English.
- Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their communities and 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, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting their independence and participation in their own lives.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, and personal care, including bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking.
- Support individuals in becoming active members of their communities and attending outings.
- Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and 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: $1,000 for full-time employees and $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 New Employee Orientation and paid training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
