405-04 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults aged 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP empowers individuals to be as active and independent in their lives as possible and supports their personal care and daily living needs, including household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and brushing teeth. The DSP may assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, help them participate in their community, accompany them on outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and comply with applicable medical guidelines. The role requires maintaining certifications and following Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. DSPs receive paid orientation and training, including CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and person- and program-specific training at the individual's home. The employee must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
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 a commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their communities and their own lives.
- Have varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
- Have a proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
- Be able to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated member of a team.
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the job.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults aged 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower individuals to be active in their lives and participate in their communities.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, and personal care, including bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, and accompany them on community outings.
- Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and medical guidelines.
- Maintain required certifications and perform job duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees and $1,000 for full-time employees.
- 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.
- Paid new employee orientation and job-related training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
