207-14 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 opportunity to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities has untold rewards. At Venture, we are committed to empowering our employees through ongoing education and innovative training opportunities that cultivate talents. Venture Community Services offers an excellent benefits package, values work-life balance and promotes a culture of inclusion and equity where employees’ opinions matter.
Requirements
- Must be 21+ with reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write in fluent English.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the program and individuals supported. This may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and in their own lives.
- Varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
- Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer or school history).
- Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of the team.
Responsibilities
- Advocating and supporting adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities by empowering them to be as active in their lives as they can.
- Acting as a caregiver for the individual within the group home.
- Providing support with household maintenance within the group home, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etc.
- Assisting individuals to their medical appointments and banking.
- Assisting individuals to become active members of their community and attend outings.
- Administering medications.
- Following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals.
- Following medical guidelines that are in place.
- Safely evacuating individuals from the home in the event of an emergency.
- Maintaining certifications.
- Handling job-related duties in compliance with Agency policies.
- Following all DDS regulations/policies.
Benefits
- Sign on Bonus
- Paid Training
- Health Insurance
- Dental/Vision
- 403b
- Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off/Sick Time
- Flexible Spending Account
- New Employee Orientation
- CPR/First Aid
- PABC
- Defensive Driving
- Medication Administration Program (MAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
