101-02 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services provides support to individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate and dedicated workforce using innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults age 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, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. The DSP may also assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, support their participation in the community and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and comply with applicable medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, along with program- and person-specific training in the individual's home. The role requires the ability to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency. Employees must maintain certifications and perform duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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 member of a team.
- 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 with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to participate in their lives.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking.
- Support individuals in becoming active members of their community and attending outings.
- Administer medications and follow medical guidelines in place.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, and individual goals.
- 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: $1,000 for full-time and $500 for part-time employees.
- Paid training, including New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training.
- 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.
- 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
