L6003-17 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 support needs including household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etc., to help individuals look and feel their best.
• Assist individuals to medical appointments, banking, and community outings; support them to become active members of their community.
• Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and medical guidelines.
• Participate in paid New Employee Orientation, paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP), plus program‑ and person‑specific training at the individual's home.
• Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
• Maintain required certifications, perform job duties in compliance with agency policies, and adhere to all DDS regulations and 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 diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Daily use of a car on site (preferred but not required).
• Availability by telephone for daily contact.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus: $1,000 for full‑time employees; $500 for part‑time employees.
• Paid training (New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program, plus program‑ and person‑specific training).
• 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 work environment that values work‑life balance, inclusion, and equity.

Pay

• Pay rate: $17.50 – $19.00 per hour.
• Paid training provided by Venture.

Schedule

• Schedule: Sunday 11 p.m. – 9 a.m., part‑time (approximately 10 hours per week).