102-08 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults aged 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role empowers individuals to be as active and independent 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, medication administration, and following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, goals, and medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation and paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training. Employees must maintain certifications, follow Agency policies and DDS regulations, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency. The position is full-time, scheduled Sunday 4 p.m.–10 p.m., Monday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., Tuesday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., Wednesday 2 p.m.–11 p.m., and Thursday 1 p.m.–10 p.m. The stated schedule totals 40 hours per week. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour, and paid training is provided. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered to full-time employees.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write fluent English.
- 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 member of a team.
- Must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the role and demonstrate the ability to perform its essential functions.
- Willingness 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 older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower individuals to participate actively in their lives and communities.
- 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 accompany them on outings.
- Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain required certifications and perform job 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.
- Supportive and encouraging working environment.
- Paid New Employee Orientation and paid job-related training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
