201-12 Direct Support Professional
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.
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. The Direct Support Professional acts as a caregiver for the individual within the group home. Their support needs include, but are not limited to:
- Household maintenance within the group home
- Meal preparation
- Shopping
- Bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etc., so that they may always look and feel their best
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) may also be asked to:
- Assist individuals to their medical appointments and banking
- Help them become active members of their community
- Attend outings
- Administer medications
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals
- Follow medical guidelines that are in place
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in the event of an emergency
DSP workers are provided paid New Employee Orientation, paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP), as well as program and person-specific training at the individuals’ home. The Direct Support Professional must maintain certifications, handle job-related duties in compliance 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
- High School Degree or G.E.D.
- Must be 21+ years old
- Valid driver’s license
- Daily use of a car on site (preferred but not required)
- Available by telephone for daily contact
Pay
$19.50 - $21.00 per hour
Schedule
- Sunday: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Part-time: 22 hours per week
Benefits
- Paid training provided by Venture
- Sign-on bonus: $1000 for Full-Time Employees, $500 for Part-Time Employees