6011-12 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Webster, MA

3d • $18 - $19

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports 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, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.

The DSP may assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, help them become active members of the community, accompany them on outings, administer medication, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow applicable medical guidelines. DSPs must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.

The role includes paid new-employee orientation and paid training in CPR/First Aid, PABC, defensive driving, and the Medication Administration Program (MAP), along with program-specific and individual-specific training in the person’s home. DSPs must maintain certifications and perform job-related duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be available by telephone for daily contact.
• Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community and 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.

Nice To Haves

• Daily use of a car on site is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate actively 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 accompany them on 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 required certifications and comply with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus for part-time residential direct-care employees: $500, paid as $100 at 6 weeks, $100 at 90 days, and $300 at 6 months.
• Paid training, including new-employee orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, defensive driving, MAP, and 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 working environment.

What This Job Offers

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