126-07 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role empowers individuals to be as active and independent in their lives as possible, while helping them look and feel their best. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments and banking, help individuals participate in their communities and attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and comply with applicable medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation and paid training in CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and the Medication Administration Program (MAP), along with program- and person-specific training at the individuals’ 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 part-time position is scheduled for 36 hours: Saturday 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Wednesday 3 p.m.–9 p.m., Thursday 1 p.m.–11 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A sign-on bonus is offered: $500 for part-time employees (the posting also lists $1,000 for full-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.
- Be able to speak, read, and write fluent English.
- 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 record of conscientious, responsible behavior, demonstrated through work, volunteer, or school history.
- Be able to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.
- Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs; this may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to participate actively 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 communities 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 duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
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, including CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, MAP, and program- and person-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
