104-13 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Southbridge, MA

3d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for a highly behavioral residential home setting. The 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. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. The DSP may also assist with medical appointments and banking, community participation and outings, medication administration, and following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, goals, and medical guidelines.

The position provides paid new-employee orientation and paid training in CPR/First Aid, PABC, defensive driving, and the Medication Administration Program (MAP), along with program- and person-specific training at the individuals’ home. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency, maintain certifications, and comply with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

The listed schedule is Wednesday 1:30 p.m.–11 p.m., Thursday 2:30 p.m.–11 p.m., Friday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and 4 p.m.–11 p.m., for 40 hours per week. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. The posting lists a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees.

Requirements

• Experience working with behavioral individuals is sought for this highly behavioral residential home setting.
• Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community 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, dedicated team member.
• At least 18 years old, with reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and possess the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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 accompany them on outings.
• Administer medications as applicable.
• 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 duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

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