128-07 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services is hiring 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 provides support with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene. Other duties may include transportation to medical appointments, assistance with banking, supporting community participation and outings, administering medications, following Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans, and adhering to medical guidelines. The position includes paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, along with program-specific and person-specific training in the individual's home. DSPs must maintain certifications, follow Agency policies and DDS regulations, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency. The listed schedule is Monday 12 p.m.–2 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 2 p.m.–11 p.m., Friday 2 p.m.–10 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., totaling 40 hours per week. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- 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.
- 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 required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be active in their lives.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking.
- Support individuals in becoming active members of their community and attending outings.
- Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
