108-11 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Dudley, MA

3d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional to advocate for and support 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. The role may also involve assisting with medical appointments and banking, supporting community participation and outings, administering medications, following Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and following established medical guidelines.

The position includes paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individual's home. Employees must maintain certifications, comply with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency. The listed schedule is Sunday 9 a.m.–10 p.m., Monday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and Wednesday 2 p.m.–11 p.m.; the posting describes the role as full time at 30 hours per week. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour, with a sign-on bonus of $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-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.
• 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 commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community and their own lives.
• Have varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
• Have a proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
• Be able to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the posting and demonstrate the ability to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to participate as actively as possible 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 on outings.
• Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and established 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: $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.
• Paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training.

What This Job Offers

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