502-02 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 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.

Schedule

• Sun 9a-8p
• Wed 2p-11p
• Thu 12p-11p
• Fri 2p-11p
• Full Time: 40 Hours

Pay & bonuses

• Pay rate: $17.50-$19.00 per hour – Paid training provided by Venture!
• Sign On Bonus: $1000 for Full Time and $500 for Part Time employees

Responsibilities

• Advocate and support adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities by empowering them to be as active in their lives as they can
• Assist with household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etc. so that they may always look and feel their best
• Assist individuals to medical appointments and banking
• Assist individuals to become active members of their community and 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
• Maintain certifications and handle job related duties in compliance with Agency policies and follow all DDS regulations/policies

Training provided

• Paid New Employee Orientation
• Paid CPR/First Aid
• Safety Care
• Defensive Driving
• Medication Administration Program (MAP)
• Program and person specific training at the individuals' home

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
• 21+ with reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• High School Diploma or GED
• Employees must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above, and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job
• Employee must be able to speak, read, and write in fluent English
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the program and individuals supported. This may include holidays, overnights, or double-shifts

Benefits

• Sign on Bonus
• Company paid life insurance for full time employees
• Health insurance
• 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