624-09 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Foxborough, MA

6d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services supports individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate, dedicated workforce and innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The organization emphasizes ongoing education and training, work-life balance, inclusion, and equity.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active in their lives as possible. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments and banking, help individuals participate in their communities and attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow established medical guidelines.

Paid training includes New Employee Orientation, 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, comply with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency. The posted schedule is Sunday 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.–12 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and 3 p.m.–11 p.m., for 19 hours per week. The position pays $17.50–$19.00 per hour.

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 described in the posting and demonstrate the ability to perform the essential job functions.

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 as needed.
• 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 established medical guidelines.
• Safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency.
• Maintain required 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, PABC, Defensive Driving, MAP, and program- and person-specific training.
• Supportive and encouraging working environment.

What This Job Offers

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