125-07 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 over with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role empowers individuals to participate as actively and independently as possible in their lives and communities. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, personal care such as bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing, transportation to medical appointments, banking, community activities and outings, and medication administration. DSPs follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and applicable medical guidelines. Employees must be able to safely evacuate individuals from their home during an emergency and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations. Paid training is provided, including New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individual's home. The listed part-time schedule is Sunday 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Wednesday 12 p.m.–2 p.m., Friday 2 p.m.–10 p.m., and Saturday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., for 24 hours per week. The hourly pay range is $17.50–$19.00. A sign-on bonus of $500 is offered to part-time employees; the listed bonus for full-time employees is $1,000.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Speak, read, and write fluent English.
- Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Demonstrate a commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their communities and lives.
- Have a conscientious and responsible record through work, volunteer, or school experience.
- Be able to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.
- Be able to perform the essential functions of the job.
Nice To Haves
- Varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Support individuals in being active in their lives and participating in their communities.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking.
- Support community participation and attend outings with individuals.
- Administer medications as required.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and applicable 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.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- 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 job-related 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
