6006-09 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Gardner, MA

3d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Venture Community Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP empowers individuals to participate as actively as possible in their own lives and communities while supporting their independence, well-being, and personal goals.

Responsibilities may include household maintenance; meal preparation; shopping; assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing; transportation or accompaniment to medical appointments and banking; participation in community activities and outings; medication administration; and following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, goals, and medical guidelines. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency, maintain certifications, and perform duties in accordance with agency policies and DDS regulations.

Paid training is provided, including New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and training specific to the program and individuals supported. This is a part-time position scheduled Sunday and Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for 24 hours per week. The position is located in Gardner, Massachusetts, and pays $17.50–$19.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working in a residential setting with highly behavioral individuals.
• Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their communities and 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.
• Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Empower individuals to be as active as possible in their own lives and communities.
• Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
• Accompany or assist individuals with medical appointments, banking, community activities, and outings.
• Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and medical guidelines.
• Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
• Maintain required certifications and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees and $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 CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, MAP, program-specific, and person-specific training.
• Supportive and encouraging working environment.

What This Job Offers

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