207-14 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 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.

The DSP may also be asked to:

• Assist individuals with 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
• Adhere to medical guidelines
• 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 DSP must maintain certifications, handle job-related duties in compliance with Agency policies, and follow all DDS regulations/policies.

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
• 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: $1000 for full-time and $500 for part-time employees
• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off/Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Account

Pay

$17.50 - $19.00 per hour (paid training provided by Venture)

Schedule

• Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Monday–Tuesday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• Part-time: 37 hours per week