207-11 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be active in their lives and communities. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults age 22 and older in a group home, providing caregiving assistance and helping individuals maintain independence, dignity, and well-being. The role includes household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, and assistance with personal care such as bathing, toileting, dressing, and brushing teeth. DSPs may also accompany individuals to medical appointments, assist with banking, support community participation and outings, administer medications, and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and applicable medical guidelines. Venture provides paid new employee orientation and paid training in CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and the Medication Administration Program (MAP), as well as program- and person-specific training at the individual's home. DSPs must maintain certifications, comply with agency policies and DDS regulations, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
Requirements
- High school degree or GED.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must be available by telephone for daily contact.
- 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.
- Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
- Ability to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.
Nice To Haves
- Daily use of a car on site is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Provide caregiving support in a group home to help individuals be active in their lives and communities.
- Maintain the household and assist with meal preparation and shopping.
- Assist individuals with bathing, toileting, dressing, and brushing their teeth.
- Accompany individuals to medical appointments and assist with banking as needed.
- Support individuals in participating in their community and attending outings.
- Administer medications.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and medical guidelines.
- Maintain required certifications and perform duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
Benefits
- $500 sign-on bonus for part-time employees; $1,000 for full-time employees.
- Health insurance.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- 403(b).
- Parental leave.
- Paid time off and sick time.
- Flexible spending account.
- Paid new employee orientation and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
