503-01 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services provides support to individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate and dedicated workforce using innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The organization is committed to empowering employees through ongoing education and innovative training, offering an excellent benefits package, valuing work-life balance, and promoting a culture of inclusion and equity. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for advocating for and supporting adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active in their lives as possible. This support includes, but is not limited to, assistance with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist individuals with medical appointments, banking, community integration, outings, medication administration, and following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, and medical guidelines. DSP workers receive paid New Employee Orientation, paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, as well as program and person-specific training at the individuals’ homes. DSPs must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in emergencies and are required to maintain certifications, comply with Agency policies, and follow all DDS regulations/policies.
Requirements
- Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and in their own lives
- Varied interests and personal connections in the local community
- Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer or school history)
- Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of the team
- Must be 21+ with reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
- High School Diploma or GED
- Employees must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job
- Employee must be able to speak, read, and write in fluent English
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the program and individuals supported
- Willingness to work holidays, overnights, or double shifts
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Empower individuals to be as active in their lives as they can
- Assist with household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing
- Assist individuals to medical appointments and banking
- Assist individuals to become active members of their community and attend outings
- Administer medications
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals
- Follow medical guidelines that are in place
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in the event of an emergency
- Maintain certifications
- Handle job related duties in compliance with Agency policies
- Follow all DDS regulations/policies
Benefits
- Sign on Bonus
- 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
- 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
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
