102-07 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 offers ongoing education and innovative training opportunities, values work-life balance, and promotes inclusion and equity. 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, assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also 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 and goals, and follow established medical guidelines. Paid training includes New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individual's home. DSPs must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency, maintain certifications, and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. The listed schedule is Sunday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–9 p.m., Wednesday 2 p.m.–11 p.m., Thursday 1 p.m.–11 p.m., and Friday 2 p.m.–11 p.m. The position is listed as full-time, 40 hours per week, with pay of $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A sign-on bonus is offered: $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees.
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.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- 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.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and maintain required certifications.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults aged 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower individuals to be as active as possible 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 attending outings.
- Administer medications.
- 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 perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Earned paid time off
- 40 hours of sick time
- Employee referral bonus program
- Tuition remission
- Paid New Employee Orientation and job-related training
- Supportive and encouraging working environment
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
