Direct Support Professional L6016-08

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 offers an excellent benefits package, values work-life balance, and promotes a culture of inclusion and equity where employees’ opinions matter.

About the role

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. Support needs include, but are not limited to, household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, and other personal care tasks so individuals may always look and feel their best.

The DSP may assist with medical appointments, banking, community integration, outings, medication administration, and following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, goals, and medical guidelines. DSP workers are provided paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, as well as program and person-specific training at the individuals’ home.

The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency, maintain certifications, handle job-related duties in compliance with agency policies, and follow all DDS regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with household maintenance, meal preparation, and shopping
• Support personal care tasks such as bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments and assist with banking
• Facilitate community integration and attend outings
• Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans
• Adhere to medical guidelines and agency policies
• Safely evacuate individuals in case of an emergency
• Maintain required certifications and comply with DDS regulations

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 21 years or older with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English
• Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community
• Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer, or school history)
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, overnights, or double shifts

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $1,000 for full-time and $500 for part-time employees
• Paid training (New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, MAP)
• Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Earned paid time off and 40 hours of sick time
• Employee Referral Bonus program
• Tuition remission
• Supportive and encouraging work environment

Pay

$17.50–$19.00 per hour

Schedule

Part-time: 16 hours per week

Sun & Sat, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM