110-13 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services supports individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate workforce and innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults aged 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active in their lives as possible. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, support their participation in community activities and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and adhere to established medical guidelines. DSPs must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency. Venture provides paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, along with program- and person-specific training in the individual’s home. DSPs must maintain certifications and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. The listed schedule is Saturday, 9 a.m.–11 p.m., for 14 part-time hours. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour, and the posting lists a $500 sign-on bonus 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 speak, read, and write fluent English.
- Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to 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.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and possess the stated knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults aged 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to participate actively in their lives.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing as needed.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking.
- 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 established medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain certifications and comply with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees; $1,000 for full-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 training, including CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, MAP, and program- and person-specific training.
- Supportive and encouraging working environment.
- Work-life balance and a culture of inclusion and equity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
