625-11 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults aged 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active as possible in their lives and communities. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and other personal-care tasks. The DSP may also assist with medical appointments and banking, support community participation and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow established 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 individual’s home. DSPs must maintain certifications, comply with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency. This is a part-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for 30 hours per week. The pay rate is $17.50–$19 per hour. Paid training is provided. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered to 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.
- Be able to 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 the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the job.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults aged 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower individuals to be active in their lives and communities.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and other personal-care needs.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking.
- Support individuals in becoming active members of their communities and accompany them on outings.
- Administer medications.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and applicable medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain required 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 and vision insurance
- Earned paid time off and 40 hours of sick time
- Employee referral bonus program
- Tuition remission
- Paid New Employee Orientation and job training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
