104-17 Direct Support Professional

About the role

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. Their support needs include, but are not limited to, household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etc…so that they may always look and feel their best. The DSP may be asked to assist them to their medical appointments, banking, assist them to become active members of their community, attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and to follow medical guidelines that are in place. DSP workers are provided paid New Employee Orientation, paid CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP), as well as program and person specific training at the individuals’ home. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in the event of an emergency. DSP workers must maintain certifications, handle job related duties in compliance with Agency policies and follow all DDS regulations/policies.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and support adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Assist with household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing
• Support individuals to attend medical appointments and banking
• Help individuals become active community members and attend outings
• Administer medications
• Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals
• Follow medical guidelines
• Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency
• Maintain required certifications
• Perform job duties in compliance with Agency policies
• Adhere to all DDS regulations and 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

• 21+ with reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or GED
• Possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above and demonstrate ability to perform essential job functions
• Ability to speak, read, and write in fluent English
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double‑shifts

Benefits

• Sign on Bonus: $1000 for Full Time, $500 for Part Time employees
• Paid training provided by Venture!
• 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

Pay

Pay rate: $17.50‑$19 per hour

Schedule

Schedule: Sun 9a‑11p, Sat 9a‑11p Full‑time 28 Hours