106-11 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services provides support to individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate workforce and innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The organization emphasizes ongoing education, work-life balance, inclusion, and equity. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults age 22 and older 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, community participation and outings, medication administration, and following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, goals, and applicable medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid new employee orientation and paid training in CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, 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 during an emergency. Employees must maintain certifications and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. This is a part-time position for 32 hours per week. The listed schedule is Thursday 11 p.m.–9 a.m., Friday 11 p.m.–9 a.m., and Saturday 9 p.m.–9 a.m. Pay is $17.50–$19 per hour, with paid training and a $500 sign-on bonus for part-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.
- At least 21 years old, with reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing ability.
- Ability and willingness to perform the essential functions of the job.
- 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 older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to participate actively in their lives.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, community participation, 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 required certifications and comply with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- $500 sign-on bonus for part-time employees
- Paid new employee orientation and job training, including CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, defensive driving, and MAP
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Earned paid time off and 40 hours of sick time
- Employee referral bonus program
- Tuition remission
- Supportive and encouraging working environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
