408-11 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Holden, MA

2d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services supports adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, emphasizing independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports individuals so they can be as active in their own 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 people participate in their communities, attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and comply with medical guidelines.

DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, as well as training specific to the program and the individuals’ homes. The role requires safely evacuating individuals from the home during an emergency, maintaining certifications, and performing job duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

This is a part-time position scheduled for 12 hours: Sunday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and Sunday 3 p.m.–9 p.m. The listed pay rate is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A sign-on bonus is offered: $500 for part-time employees and $1,000 for full-time employees.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing ability.
• Ability to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
• 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 maintain certifications and comply with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults 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 and banking, and support their participation in the community and outings.
• Administer medications and 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.
• Paid training, including New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, MAP, and program- and person-specific training.
• 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.
• Supportive and encouraging working environment.

What This Job Offers

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