6003-04 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 organization is committed to empowering employees through ongoing education and innovative training opportunities that cultivate talents, and offers an excellent benefits package, values work-life balance, and promotes a culture of inclusion and equity where employees’ opinions matter.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active in their lives as possible. Support needs include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, personal care (bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing), medical appointment assistance, banking, community integration, outings, medication administration, following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and adhering to medical guidelines. DSPs must be able to safely evacuate individuals in an emergency, maintain certifications, handle duties in compliance with agency policies, and follow all DDS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, and shopping
• Provide personal care including bathing, toileting, dressing, and oral hygiene
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments and assist with banking
• Support community integration and participation in outings
• Administer medications according to guidelines
• Implement Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, and individual goals
• Follow medical guidelines and DDS regulations
• Safely evacuate individuals during emergencies
• Maintain required certifications and complete ongoing training
• Comply with agency policies and documentation requirements

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 diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license
• Daily use of a car on site (preferred but not required)
• Available by telephone for daily contact

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees ($1,000 for full-time)
• 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
• Paid new employee orientation
• Paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training
• Program and person-specific training at the individual’s home

Pay

Hourly rate: $17.50 – $19.00 per hour. Paid training provided.

Schedule

Part-time, 38 hours per week. Schedule: Sunday 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Monday 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM.