408-05 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role empowers individuals to be as active in their lives as possible and supports their independence, well-being, and participation in the community. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments and banking, facilitate community participation and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and adhere to established medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, plus program- and person-specific training in the individual’s home. Employees must maintain certifications, comply with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency. This is a part-time position scheduled Sunday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and Tuesday 10:30 p.m.–8:30 a.m., totaling 18 hours. The listed pay rate is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A sign-on bonus is offered: $500 for part-time employees and $1,000 for full-time employees.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing ability.
- 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 team member.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower the people supported to be as active in their lives as possible.
- 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.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and applicable medical guidelines.
- Maintain required certifications and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus ($500 for part-time employees; $1,000 for full-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
Education Level
High school or GED
