6011-08 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Webster, MA

3d • $18 - $19

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active in their 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, community participation and outings, medication administration, and following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and medical guidelines.

DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individuals’ home. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency. DSPs must maintain certifications and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

This is a part-time position scheduled Saturday and Sunday from 11 p.m. to 9 a.m., for 20 hours per week. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. Training is paid by Venture. A sign-on bonus is offered for residential direct care only.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must be available by telephone for daily contact.
• 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.
• Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.

Nice To Haves

• Daily use of a car on site is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Support individuals in household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
• Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, and help them participate in their community and attend outings.
• Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and medical guidelines.
• Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
• Maintain certifications and perform job-related duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus for residential direct care only.
• 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