6013-12 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Dudley, MA

2d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services provides support to individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate and dedicated workforce using innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The organization offers ongoing education and innovative training opportunities, values work-life balance, and promotes a culture of inclusion and equity.

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

DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation, paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, as well as program- and person-specific training at the individual's home. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency, maintain certifications, perform job duties in compliance with Agency policies, and follow DDS regulations and policies. This part-time position is scheduled Thursdays and Fridays from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., for 16 hours per week. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old, have reliable transportation, and hold a valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must speak, read, and write fluent English.
• 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, and dedicated team member.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
• Ability to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
• Must maintain certifications and comply with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults aged 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, banking, community participation, and outings.
• Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, goals, and medical guidelines.
• Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
• Maintain required 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 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