126-01 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services supports individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate workforce and innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults aged 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; assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing; transportation to medical appointments; banking; community participation and outings; medication administration; following Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals; and following medical guidelines. DSPs must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency, maintain certifications, comply with Agency policies, and follow DDS regulations and policies. The position is part-time, scheduled Sunday 9 a.m.–9 p.m. and Friday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., for 20 hours per week. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. Paid training is provided, including New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individual's home. A sign-on bonus is offered: $500 for part-time employees and $1,000 for full-time employees.
Requirements
- 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.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Ability to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults aged 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Support individuals in being as active as possible in their own lives and communities.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking.
- Support community participation and attend outings.
- Administer medications as needed.
- 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: $500 for part-time employees and $1,000 for full-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
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
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