6004-12 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional to advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active as possible in their own lives. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and oral hygiene. The role may also involve transportation or assistance with medical appointments and banking, community participation and outings, medication administration, and following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and medical guidelines. The position includes paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, as well as program-specific and individual-specific training in the person's home. Direct Support Professionals must maintain required certifications, follow agency policies and DDS regulations, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency. This is a part-time position scheduled Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m.–11 p.m., for 16 hours per week. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered to 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.
- 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, 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 over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting their independence and participation in their own 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 needed.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and 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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
