6003-12 Direct Support Professional

Job Type: Full-time

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.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and support adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active in their lives as possible.
• Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, and related personal care tasks.
• Help individuals attend medical appointments, banking, and community outings; support them in becoming active community members.
• Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, goals, and medical guidelines.
• Participate in paid New Employee Orientation, paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program‑ or person‑specific training at individuals’ homes.
• Safely evacuate individuals from the home in the event of an emergency.
• Maintain required certifications and perform job‑related duties in compliance with Agency policies and all DDS regulations/policies.

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 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.

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

Pay

Pay rate: $17.50 – $19.00 per hour. Paid training provided. Sign‑on bonus: $1,000 for full‑time employees and $500 for part‑time employees.

Schedule

Schedule: Wednesday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., Thursday 2 p.m.–11 p.m., Friday 2 p.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday 4 p.m.–11 p.m. (Part‑time: 40 hours).