125-10 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Franklin, MA

2d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active in their lives as possible. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, personal care such as bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing, and helping people look and feel their best. The DSP may assist with medical appointments and banking, support participation in the community and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and comply with applicable medical guidelines.

The DSP receives paid New Employee Orientation and paid training in CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and the Medication Administration Program (MAP), along with program- and person-specific training in the individual’s home. The employee must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency, maintain certifications, and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

This is a part-time position scheduled Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11 p.m. to 9 a.m., for 30 hours per week. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. The posting advertises a $500 sign-on bonus for part-time employees ($1,000 for full-time employees).

Requirements

• 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.
• A proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.
• At least 18 years old, with reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and possess the stated knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be active in their lives.
• Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, and personal care, including bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
• Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, and support their participation in the community and outings.
• Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and medical guidelines.
• Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
• Maintain certifications and perform job-related duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees; $1,000 for full-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.
• Paid New Employee Orientation and paid training in CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and MAP.
• Supportive and encouraging working environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED