6013-12 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, empowering them to be as active in their lives as possible. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments and banking, support participation in the community and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and comply with medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation and paid training in CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and the Medication Administration Program (MAP), along with program- and person-specific training in the individual's home. The role requires being able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency, maintaining certifications, and performing job duties in accordance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. The posted schedule is Thursday and Friday, 11 p.m.–7 a.m., for 16 hours per week. The listed pay rate 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
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write fluent English.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the job.
- 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.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower individuals to be as active in their own 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 attending outings.
- Administer medications.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and applicable 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
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Earned paid time off
- 40 hours of sick time
- Employee referral bonus program
- Tuition remission
- Paid New Employee Orientation and job-related 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
