108-01 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services is hiring 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 participation in their homes and communities. Support 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, Individual Support Plans, goals, and medical guidelines; and safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency. The position includes paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training. DSPs must maintain certifications and perform duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. The posted schedule is Monday 2 p.m.–11 p.m., Tuesday 2 p.m.–11 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m.–11 a.m., Friday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., for 40 hours per week.
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 ability.
- 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.
- Empower individuals to be as active in their lives and communities 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, 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: $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 training, including orientation and listed certifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
