Direct Support Professional L6014-02

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

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 preparation
• Shopping
• Bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing
• Assisting with medical appointments and banking
• Supporting participation in community outings
• Administering medications
• Following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals
• Following medical guidelines
• Safely evacuating individuals from the home in the event of an emergency

DSP workers are provided paid New Employee Orientation, paid CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP), as well as program and person specific training at the individuals’ home. The DSP must maintain certifications, handle job related duties in compliance with Agency policies and follow all DDS regulations/policies.

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

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
• 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

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 2 p.m.–10 p.m.

Part-Time: 40 Hours

Sign on Bonus

$1000 for New Full Time Employees

Training

Paid training provided by Venture!