101-16 Direct Support Professional

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for 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.
• Support needs include household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etc.
• Assist individuals to medical appointments, banking, community outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow medical guidelines.
• Participate in paid New Employee Orientation, paid CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP), plus program‑ and person‑specific training at the individual’s home.
• Ability to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
• Maintain certifications, comply with Agency policies, and follow all DDS regulations/policies.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• Age 21+ with reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, overnights, or double‑shifts.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus: $1,000 for full‑time, $500 for part‑time employees.
• Company‑paid life insurance for full‑time employees.
• Health, 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.

Pay

$17.50–$19.00 per hour. Paid training provided by Venture.

Schedule

Thursday 11 p.m.–9 a.m., Friday 11 p.m.–9 a.m., Saturday 11 p.m.–9 a.m. (Full‑time