126-01 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 Direct Support Professional (DSP) role advocates and supports adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them to be as active in their lives as possible.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and support adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, and other personal care tasks.
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments, banking, and community outings.
• Help individuals become active members of their community and attend outings.
• Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, and goals.
• Follow medical guidelines and agency policies.
• Ensure safe evacuation of individuals from the home in emergencies.
• Maintain required certifications and comply with DDS regulations/policies.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English.

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.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus: $1,000 for full‑time employees, $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 support.
• Supportive and encouraging working environment.
• Paid training (New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program, and program‑specific training).

Pay

$17.50 – $19.00 per hour.

Schedule

Part‑time: 20 hours per week – Sunday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 3 p.m.–11 p.m.