202-08 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, empowering them to be as active and independent in their lives as possible. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene. DSPs may also assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, support community participation and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and comply with established medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, along with program-specific and person-specific training at the individuals’ home. The role requires maintaining certifications, complying with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies, and being able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency. The position is part-time, 24 hours per week. The listed schedule is Thursday 9 a.m.–11 a.m. and 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and 4 p.m.–11 p.m. The position pays $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
- 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.
- 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 ability.
- 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 be as active in their lives as possible.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking.
- Help individuals become active members of their community and attend outings.
- Administer medications.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and established medical guidelines.
- Maintain certifications and perform job-related duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- 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 New Employee Orientation
- Paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program training
- Program-specific and person-specific training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
