6007-09 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.

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 other personal care tasks.
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments, banking, community outings, and activities that promote community membership.
• Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, goals, and medical guidelines.
• Ensure safe evacuation of individuals from the home in emergency situations.
• Maintain required certifications and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations/policies.
• Complete paid New Employee Orientation, paid CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, as well as program‑ and person‑specific training at individuals’ homes.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, overnights, or double‑shifts as needed.
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined in the responsibilities and qualifications sections.

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.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus: $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. Paid training is provided by Venture.

Schedule

Part‑time: 37 hours per week. Shifts: Wednesday–Friday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–11 p.m. Flexibility to work holidays, overnights, or double‑shifts as required.