6013-08 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 is committed to empowering its employees through ongoing education and innovative training opportunities, offering an excellent benefits package, valuing work-life balance, and promoting a culture of inclusion and equity. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for advocating for and supporting adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active in their lives as possible. This support includes, but is not limited to, assistance with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, personal care (bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing), medical appointments, banking, community integration, attending outings, medication administration, and adherence to Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, and medical guidelines. DSP workers receive paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, as well as program and person-specific training at the individuals’ homes. DSPs must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in emergencies and maintain certifications, complying with Agency policies and DDS regulations.
Requirements
- Must be 21+ years old
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to speak, read, and write in fluent English
- Possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, overnights, or double shifts, to meet the needs of the program and individuals supported
- Available by telephone for daily contact
Nice To Haves
- Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and in their own lives
- Varied interests and personal connections in the local community
- Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer or school history)
- Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of the team
- Daily use of a car on site (preferred but not required)
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Empower individuals to be as active in their lives as they can
- Assist with household maintenance
- Assist with meal preparation
- Assist with shopping
- Assist with bathing
- Assist with toileting
- Assist with dressing
- Assist with teeth brushing
- Assist individuals to their medical appointments
- Assist with banking
- Assist individuals to become active members of their community
- Attend outings
- Administer medications
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals
- Follow medical guidelines that are in place
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in the event of an emergency
- Maintain certifications
- Handle job related duties in compliance with Agency policies
- Follow all DDS regulations/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
- Supportive and encouraging working environment
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
