109-03 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services supports people facing diverse challenges through a compassionate, dedicated workforce and practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active in their lives as possible. Support may include household maintenance; meal preparation and shopping; assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing; transportation to medical appointments and banking; community participation and outings; medication administration; and following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid new employee orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, defensive driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individual’s home. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency, maintain certifications, and perform job duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. This part-time role is scheduled Thursday through Saturday, 11 p.m. to 9 a.m., for 30 hours per week. The advertised pay rate is $17.50–$19.00 per hour, and paid training is provided.
Requirements
- 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 skills.
- 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.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including 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 older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be active in their lives.
- 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 as required.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and applicable 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 and $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, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
