102-08 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, empowering them to participate as actively 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. The DSP follows Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and applicable medical guidelines. The role includes paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individuals’ home. DSPs must maintain certifications, comply with Agency policies and DDS regulations, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency. The listed full-time schedule is 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., for 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 for full-time employees; the posting also lists a $500 bonus for part-time employees.
Requirements
- 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 team member.
- 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 ability.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Ability 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.
- Empower individuals to be active in their lives and communities.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments, banking, community participation, and outings.
- Administer medications as needed.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and 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.
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.
- Paid New Employee Orientation and paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and other program- and person-specific training.
- Supportive and encouraging working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
