209-07 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Rutland, MA

2d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services supports individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate workforce and practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active in their lives as possible.

DSPs assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and other personal care. They may also provide transportation and support for medical appointments, banking, community participation, and outings; administer medications; follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and medical guidelines; and safely evacuate individuals from the home during emergencies.

DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, as well as program- and person-specific training in the individuals’ homes. Employees must maintain certifications and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

This is a part-time position scheduled for 29 hours per week: Monday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., Tuesday 2 p.m.–9 p.m., Friday 2 p.m.–9 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A $500 sign-on bonus is listed for part-time employees. The position requires a flexible schedule that may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their communities and 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 creatively, actively, and dependably as a team member.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to participate actively in their lives.
• Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, and other personal-care needs.
• 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, individual goals, and applicable 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: $500 for part-time employees; $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
• Education Level: High school or GED