407-03 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP empowers individuals to be as active and independent in their lives as possible and supports their personal care, household, and community participation needs. Duties may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. The DSP may also accompany individuals to medical appointments, assist with banking, support community involvement and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow established medical guidelines. The employee must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency and maintain required certifications while complying with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. Venture provides paid new employee orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training. The position is listed as full-time, 40 hours per week, with a schedule of Wednesday through Friday 2 p.m.–11 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and 4 p.m.–10 p.m. The posting states a pay rate of $17.50–$19.00 per hour and a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-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.
- 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.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower individuals to be as active in their lives as possible.
- 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 and 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 training, including CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training
- Supportive and encouraging working environment
- Work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
