106-09 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Sturbridge, MA

6d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services supports adults aged 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports individuals, 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, support their participation in the community and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and comply with applicable medical guidelines.

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

The posted schedule is Thursday from 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 10 a.m., for 35 part-time hours. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. Paid training is provided. A sign-on bonus is listed as $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees; this posting is for a part-time position.

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.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
• Be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
• Maintain required certifications and comply with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
• Be committed to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community and 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, dedicated team member.
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the posting and demonstrate the ability to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults aged 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.
• 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-related duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees; $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, 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