405-01 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services supports individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate, dedicated workforce and innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active in their lives as possible. The DSP assists with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. The role may also involve accompanying individuals to medical appointments, assisting with banking, helping them participate in their communities and attend outings, administering medications, following Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and complying with applicable medical guidelines. DSPs must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency. Venture provides paid new employee orientation and paid training in CPR/First Aid, PABC, defensive driving, and the Medication Administration Program (MAP), as well as training specific to the program and the individuals supported. Employees must maintain certifications and perform job duties in accordance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. This is a part-time position scheduled for 23 hours per week: Sunday 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Wednesday 2 p.m.–11 p.m., and Saturday 3 p.m.–11 p.m. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. The posting offers a $500 sign-on bonus for part-time employees and a $1,000 sign-on bonus 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.
- 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 community and lives.
- Have varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
- Show 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.
- Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the posting and demonstrate the ability to perform the essential job functions.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be active in their lives.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, and support their participation in community activities and outings.
- Administer medications as needed.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home during 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 and $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 paid 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
