6006-12 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services provides support to individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate and dedicated workforce using innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The organization emphasizes ongoing education, innovative training, work-life balance, inclusion, and equity. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports 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, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments and banking, support participation in the community and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow applicable medical guidelines. The role includes paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individuals’ home. DSPs 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. The posted schedule is Sunday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 3 p.m.–11 p.m.; the position is listed as part-time at 38 hours.
Requirements
- Must be 21 or older, have reliable transportation, and hold a valid driver’s license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience working in a residential setting with highly behavioral individuals.
- 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.
- Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- 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 stated knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be active in their lives.
- 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 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-related duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees and $1,000 for full-time employees.
- Paid training.
- 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.
- Supportive and encouraging working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
