116-06 Direct Support Professional (Overnight Awake)

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 Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them lead active, fulfilling lives.

Responsibilities

• Household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
• Assist individuals with medical appointments, banking, and community outings.
• Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, and medical guidelines.
• Support individuals in becoming active members of their community.
• Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
• Maintain required certifications and comply with agency policies and DDS regulations.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older with reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Fluent in spoken, read, and written English.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, overnights, or double‑shifts.

Qualifications

• Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and 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.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus: $500 for part‑time employees.
• Company‑paid life insurance (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.
• Paid training, including New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP).

Pay

Pay rate: $19.50 – $21.00 per hour.

Schedule

Part‑time, 20 hours per week. Shifts: Friday 11 pm – 9 am and Saturday 11 pm – 9 am. Flexible schedule may include holidays, overnights, or double‑shifts.