200-12 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Leominster, 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. The role empowers people to be as active as possible in their own lives and communities while supporting their independence, dignity, and well-being.

Responsibilities may include household maintenance; meal preparation; shopping; assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, and brushing teeth; transportation or accompaniment to medical appointments, banking, community activities, and outings; medication administration; and following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and medical guidelines. DSPs 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 position includes paid New Employee Orientation and paid CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, as well as program- and person-specific training in the individuals’ home. The posted schedule is Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., for 8 hours per week. The role pays $17.50–$19 per hour and is part-time. A sign-on bonus is offered: $500 for part-time employees and $1,000 for full-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.
• Be able to speak, read, and write fluent English.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Have a proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
• Be able to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated member of a team.
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Empower individuals to be active in their own lives and participate in their communities.
• Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
• Assist individuals with medical appointments, banking, community activities, and outings.
• Administer medications as needed.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and applicable 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: $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 training, including CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, 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