405-01 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 DSP empowers individuals to be as active as possible in their own lives and communities while supporting daily needs such as household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and oral care. The role may include accompanying individuals to medical appointments, supporting banking and community participation, attending outings, administering medications, following Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans, supporting individual goals, and following applicable medical guidelines. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency, maintain required certifications, and comply with Agency policies and DDS regulations. Paid training is provided, including New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training in the individual’s home. The position is part-time at 23 hours per week. The listed schedule is Sunday 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Wednesday 2 p.m.–11 p.m., and Saturday 3 p.m.–11 p.m. The job posting advertises pay of $17.50–$19.00 per hour and a sign-on bonus of $500 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.
- Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Demonstrate a commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their communities and their own lives.
- Have varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
- Have a record of conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
- Be able to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.
- Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the job.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower individuals to participate actively in their own lives and communities.
- 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 as required.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and applicable medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency.
- Maintain certifications and perform job duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees and $1,000 for full-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 role-specific 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
