101-18 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Spencer, MA

1d • $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. The DSP empowers individuals to be as active in their lives as possible and supports their independence, participation, and well-being. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. The DSP may also assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, help them participate in their community and attend 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 and paid training in CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and the Medication Administration Program (MAP), along with program-specific and individual-specific training in the person’s home. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency, maintain certifications, and perform job duties in accordance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

The listed schedule is Sunday 8 a.m.–3 p.m. and 3 p.m.–11 p.m., Monday 2 p.m.–10 p.m., Tuesday 2 p.m.–10 p.m., and Thursday 3 p.m.–10 p.m. The position is listed as full-time at 40 hours per week, with pay of $17.50–$19 per hour. A sign-on bonus is offered: $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees.

Requirements

• Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community and in their own lives.
• Varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
• A record of conscientious, responsible behavior, demonstrated through work, volunteer, or school history.
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.
• At least 21 years old, with reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, including possible holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
• Ability to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults age 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 and banking.
• Support individuals in becoming active members of their community and accompany them to 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 required certifications and perform job duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-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 training, including CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and MAP.
• Supportive and encouraging working environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED