624-01 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 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, and other personal care tasks.
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments, banking, community outings, and other activities.
• Administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and adhere to medical guidelines.
• Assist with evacuating individuals safely from the home in the event of an emergency.
• Maintain certifications, comply with Agency policies, and follow all DDS regulations/policies.

Requirements

• 21+ years of age with reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in fluent English.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the program and individuals supported, which may include holidays, overnights, or double-shifts.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Varied interests and personal connections in the local community.

Skills

• CPR/First Aid certified (paid training provided).
• PABC certified (paid training provided).
• Defensive Driving certified (paid training provided).
• Medication Administration Program (MAP) certified (paid training provided).

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees.
• $500 sign-on bonus 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.

Schedule

• Full-time: 40 hours per week.
• Part-time: 40 hours per week.
• Schedule: Monday & Wednesday 4:00 PM–11:00 PM, Thursday & Friday 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.