504-02 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. The role empowers individuals to be as active and independent as possible in their lives and communities. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene, as well as assistance with medical appointments, banking, community participation, and outings. The DSP may administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and comply with applicable medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid new employee orientation and paid training in CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and the Medication Administration Program (MAP), plus program- and person-specific training in the individual's home. Employees must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency, maintain certifications, and perform duties in accordance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. This is a full-time, 40-hour position with a schedule of Sunday 11 p.m.–8:30 a.m., Monday and Tuesday 10 p.m.–8:30 a.m., and Wednesday 11 p.m.–8:30 a.m. The listed pay rate is $17.50–$19.00 per hour.
Requirements
- 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 team member.
- Age 21 or older.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- Ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential job functions.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Help individuals be active in their lives and participate in their communities.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and oral hygiene.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments, banking, and community outings.
- Administer medications as needed.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain required certifications and perform 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.
- Paid training.
- 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
