102-07 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 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. Support may include household maintenance; meal preparation; shopping; assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing; transportation to medical appointments; banking; community participation and outings; medication administration; following Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals; and following established medical guidelines. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency. DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, along with program- and person-specific training in the individual's home. Employees must maintain certifications and perform job duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. The listed schedule is Sunday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–9 p.m., Wednesday 2 p.m.–11 p.m., Thursday 1 p.m.–11 p.m., and Friday 2 p.m.–11 p.m. The position is listed as full-time at 40 hours per week. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A sign-on bonus is offered: $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-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 ability.
- 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, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Ability to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency.
- Ability to maintain certifications and comply with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
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.
- Support individuals in becoming active members of their community and attending outings.
- Administer medications as needed.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and established medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain certifications and perform job-related duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus: $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-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.
- Paid New Employee Orientation and paid training, including CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, MAP, and program- and person-specific training.
- Supportive and encouraging working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
