104-21 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role empowers individuals to be as active and independent in their lives as possible. Support needs may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments, banking, community participation, and outings; administer medications; follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals; and follow established medical guidelines. This position is in a highly behavioral residential home setting, and candidates with experience working with behavioral individuals are sought. Employees receive paid new employee orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individuals’ home. DSPs must maintain certifications, comply with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency. The listed part-time schedule is Sunday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and Tuesday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., totaling 23 hours. The pay range is $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
- 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.
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential job functions.
- Be willing to work a flexible schedule that may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Show commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their communities and 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 team member.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with behavioral individuals.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over 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, banking, community participation, and 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: $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-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
- Supportive and encouraging working environment
- Paid new employee orientation and job-related training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
