207-11 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional to advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role helps individuals be as active and independent in their lives as possible and provides caregiving support within a group home. Support duties may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, and assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. The Direct Support Professional may also accompany individuals to medical appointments, help with banking, support community participation and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow applicable medical guidelines. Venture provides paid new employee orientation and paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, along with program- and person-specific training in the individual’s home. The employee must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency, maintain certifications, and perform duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Requirements
- High school degree or G.E.D.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must be available by telephone for daily contact.
- 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.
- Must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
Nice To Haves
- Daily use of a car on site is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Help individuals participate actively in their lives and communities.
- Provide caregiving support in a group home.
- Perform household maintenance, prepare meals, shop, and assist with personal care such as bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, and accompany them on 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 certifications and follow agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees.
- Health insurance.
- Dental and vision benefits.
- 403(b).
- Parental leave.
- Paid time off and sick time.
- Flexible spending account.
- Paid new employee orientation and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
