128-06 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 over with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role empowers individuals to be as active and independent in their lives as possible and supports their personal care, daily living, health, and participation in the community. Duties may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments and banking, support community participation and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow applicable medical guidelines. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency. Venture provides paid new employee orientation and paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, along with program- and person-specific training in the individuals’ home. DSPs must maintain certifications and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
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 communities 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 safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower individuals to be active in their lives and participate in their communities.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments, banking, and community outings.
- Administer medications and follow medical guidelines.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, and individual goals.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain certifications and comply with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of $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.
- Paid training, including new employee orientation and listed certifications and programs.
- Supportive and encouraging working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
