110-13 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Southbridge, MA

3d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services supports individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate workforce and practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them be as active as possible in their own lives. The role includes assistance with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments and banking, support participation in community activities and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow established medical guidelines.

DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individual's home. The role requires maintaining certifications, following agency policies and DDS regulations, and being able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency.

The advertised schedule is Saturday, 9 a.m.–11 p.m., for 14 part-time hours. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour, and paid training is provided. A sign-on bonus is offered: $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Speak, read, and write fluent English.
• Be able to perform the essential functions of the job and possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
• Commit to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community and their own lives.
• Demonstrate conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
• Be able to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.

Nice To Haves

• Varied interests and personal connections in the local community.

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, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
• Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking.
• Support individuals in becoming active members of their community and attending outings.
• Administer medications.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and established 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.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-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, including CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training.
• Supportive and encouraging working environment.

What This Job Offers

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