125-03 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services supports individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate workforce and innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them be as active as possible in their own lives and communities. The DSP assists with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene. The role may also include accompanying individuals to medical appointments, assisting with banking, supporting community participation and outings, administering medications, following Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and adhering to medical guidelines. Venture provides paid new-employee orientation and paid training in CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and the Medication Administration Program (MAP), along with program- and person-specific training in the individual’s home. DSPs must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency, maintain required certifications, and perform duties in accordance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a listed schedule of Sunday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., Monday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., Wednesday 12 p.m.–3 p.m. and 3 p.m.–8 p.m., Friday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and Saturday 3 p.m.–11 p.m. The listed pay range is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time employees; the posting also lists a $500 bonus for part-time employees. The position requires schedule flexibility, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
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 job functions.
- Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including 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 creatively and collaboratively as an engaged, dedicated team member.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower individuals to be active in their own lives and participate in their communities.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Accompany individuals to medical appointments and assist with banking, outings, and community participation.
- 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 certifications and perform job duties in compliance 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 insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Earned paid time off.
- 40 hours of sick time.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Tuition remission.
- Paid new-employee orientation and paid training.
- Supportive and encouraging working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
