106-09 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active as possible in their lives. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, personal care such as bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing, and assistance with medical appointments and banking. DSPs also support individuals in participating in their communities and attending outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow established medical guidelines. The position includes paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training in the individuals’ home. DSPs must be able to 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. This is a part-time, 35-hour position with a schedule of Thursday 10 p.m.–9 a.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 p.m.–10 a.m. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. Paid training and a $500 part-time sign-on bonus are offered.
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 skills.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
- 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 creatively and as an engaged, dedicated team member.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower individuals to be as active as possible in their lives.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, and personal care, including 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: $500 for part-time employees.
- Paid training, including New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, MAP, and program- and person-specific training.
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Earned paid time off and 40 hours of sick time.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Tuition remission.
- Supportive and encouraging working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
