6001-08 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services • Gardner, MA

129d • $17 - $19

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Must be 21+ with reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience working in a residential setting with highly behavioral individuals.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in fluent English.
• Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer or school history).
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of the team.

Nice To Haves

• Varied interests and personal connections in the local community.

Responsibilities

• Advocating and supporting adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Empowering individuals to be as active in their lives as they can.
• Assisting with household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
• Accompanying individuals to medical appointments and banking.
• Helping individuals become active members of their community and attend outings.
• Administering medications and following Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans.
• Ensuring compliance with medical guidelines and agency policies.
• Safely evacuating individuals from the home in the event of an emergency.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED