128-06 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Sturbridge, MA

6d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services is seeking 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 and independent in their lives as possible. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, help them participate in community activities and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow applicable medical guidelines.

The position includes paid New Employee Orientation and paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training in the individual's home. DSPs must maintain certifications, perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency.

The listed schedule is Monday 12 p.m.–10 p.m., Tuesday 2 p.m.–8 p.m., Wednesday 2 p.m.–11 p.m., Friday 1 p.m.–9 p.m., and Saturday 3 p.m.–10 p.m., for 40 hours per week. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. The posting advertises a $1,000 sign-on bonus 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.
• Show a commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community and their own lives.
• Have varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
• Demonstrate a record of conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
• Be able to work creatively, actively, and reliably as a member of a team.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them 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.
• Maintain required certifications and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
• Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.

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 CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training.

What This Job Offers

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