101-13 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role empowers individuals to be as active and independent in their lives as possible while supporting their personal care, household, and community participation needs. Duties may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also accompany individuals to medical appointments, assist with banking and community activities, attend outings, administer medications, and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, goals, and applicable medical guidelines. Employees must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency and maintain certifications while following Agency policies and DDS regulations. Venture provides paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training. The listed schedule is Sunday 8 a.m.–3 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.–2 p.m.; the posting describes the position as full-time with 12 hours. The stated pay rate is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A sign-on bonus is offered: $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees.
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 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 creatively and effectively as an engaged, 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 older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower individuals to participate actively 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, and support their participation in community activities and outings.
- Administer medications as needed.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and applicable medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain certifications and perform job-related duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations.
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 insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Earned paid time off.
- 40 hours of sick time.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Tuition remission.
- Paid training, including New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, MAP, and program- and person-specific 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
