207-14 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a compassionate workforce and practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults age 22 and over, helping them be as active in their lives as possible. The DSP acts as a caregiver in a group home and provides support with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. Duties may also include accompanying individuals to medical appointments and banking, supporting participation in community activities and outings, administering medications, following Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and adhering to medical guidelines. Venture provides paid new employee orientation and paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individual's home. DSPs must maintain certifications, perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency. This is a part-time position scheduled Sunday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., Tuesday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–11 p.m. The listed schedule totals 37 hours. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A $500 sign-on bonus is listed for part-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 creatively and as an engaged, dedicated team member.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be active in their lives.
- Provide caregiving support in a group home, including household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking as needed.
- Support individuals in becoming active members of their community and accompany them on outings.
- Administer medications as needed.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and applicable medical guidelines.
- Maintain required certifications and perform job-related duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
Benefits
- $500 sign-on bonus for part-time employees
- Health insurance
- Dental and vision coverage
- 403(b)
- Parental leave
- Paid time off and sick time
- Flexible spending account
- Paid new employee orientation and training, including CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, MAP, and program- and person-specific training
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
