6012-14 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services supports individuals facing diverse challenges through compassionate, dedicated staff and innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults aged 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, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments and banking, help individuals participate in their communities and attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow established medical guidelines. DSPs must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency, maintain required certifications, and perform duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. Paid training is provided, including New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, the Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training in the individual’s home. The position is part-time, scheduled for 21.5 hours per week: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour, and a $500 sign-on bonus is offered to new part-time employees.
Requirements
- Be 21 or older.
- Have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Speak, read, and write fluent English.
- Commit to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and their own lives.
- Have varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
- Demonstrate 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.
- Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults aged 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to participate actively 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 and 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 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 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
