6004-12 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc•Lancaster, MA

2d•$18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active as possible in their lives. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, and assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also accompany individuals to medical appointments, assist with banking, support community participation and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and adhere to applicable medical guidelines. The role includes paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, along with program- and person-specific training in the individual's home. DSPs must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency, maintain required certifications, comply with Agency policies, and follow DDS regulations and policies. This is a part-time position scheduled Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. (16 hours). Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour, with paid training. 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.
Speak, read, and write fluent English.
Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the job.
Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
Show 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 creatively, actively, and dependably as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Empower individuals to participate actively in their own lives and community.
Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, and support their participation in community activities and outings.
Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and 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.