503-01 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. 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, help them become active members of their community, attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow medical guidelines that are in place.

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 be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in the event of an emergency. DSP workers must maintain certifications, handle job-related duties in compliance with Agency policies, and follow all DDS regulations/policies.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, and personal care (bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing)
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments and banking
• Help individuals become active members of their community and attend outings
• Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, and medical guidelines
• Safely evacuate individuals from the home in case of an emergency
• Maintain certifications and comply with Agency policies and DDS regulations

Requirements

• Must be 21+ with reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to speak, read, and write in fluent English
• Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and in their own lives
• Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer, or school history)
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of the team
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the program and individuals supported, including holidays, overnights, or double shifts

Qualifications

• Varied interests and personal connections in the local community
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus: $1000 for Full Time and $500 for Part Time employees
• 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

Pay

$17.50–$19.00 per hour, with paid training provided by Venture.

Schedule

Part-time: 9 hours (Saturday, 11 p.m.–8 a.m.)