405-04 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services seeks 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 and daily living needs, including household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. The role may also involve accompanying individuals to medical appointments, handling banking tasks, supporting community participation and outings, administering medication, and following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, goals, and medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation and paid training in CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific support at the individual’s home. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency, maintain certifications, and comply with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. This part-time position is scheduled for 17 hours per week: Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A sign-on bonus is offered: $500 for part-time employees and $1,000 for full-time employees.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Be able to speak, read, and write fluent English.
- Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Show commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community and their own lives.
- Have varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
- Have a proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
- Be able to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated member of a team.
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 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 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.
- 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
