6007-12 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services seeks 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 be as active and independent in their lives as possible. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. The DSP may assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, help them participate in their community and attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans, support individual goals, and adhere to established medical guidelines. Employees receive paid New Employee Orientation and paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), program-specific, and person-specific training. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency, maintain certifications, comply with Agency policies, and follow DDS regulations and policies. This is a part-time position scheduled for 28 hours: Sunday 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., Monday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The listed pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered to part-time employees.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Be able to speak, read, and write fluent English.
- Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Demonstrate commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community and their own lives.
- Have varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
- Have a proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
- Be able to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.
- Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the job.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower individuals to participate actively in their lives and community.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments, banking, and community activities or 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 certifications and perform job-related duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees
- Paid New Employee Orientation and paid training
- Paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees
- Health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Earned paid time off
- 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
