402-11 Direct Support Professional

Description

New Pay Rate! Paid Training! Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday 11p-9am Full time: 40 hours Pay: $17.50-19.00 per hour – Paid training provided by Venture! Sign On Bonus: $1000 for Full Time and $500 for Part Time employees

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.

Responsibilities

• Empowering individuals to be as active in their lives as they can
• Supporting with household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etc…
• Aiding in medical appointments, banking, community involvement, outings, medication administration, following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and medical guidelines
• Safely evacuating individuals from the home in the event of an emergency

Qualifications

• Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and in their own lives
• Variated 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
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above, and ability to perform essential functions of the job
• Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing skills
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the program and individuals supported