6015-12 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Webster, MA

2d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services is hiring 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 and independent in their lives as possible and supports their participation in their community. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. The DSP may also assist with medical appointments and banking, attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and adhere to established medical guidelines.

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

The posted schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., for 24 hours per week. The 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

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have experience working in a residential setting with highly behavioral individuals.
• Speak, read, and write fluent English.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
• Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees and $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