6000-10 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Venture Community Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP empowers individuals to be as active and independent as possible in their lives and communities. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. The DSP may also assist with medical appointments and banking, support community participation and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow established medical guidelines. The DSP receives paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, along with training specific to the program and individuals in their home. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency, maintain certifications, and perform job duties in accordance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. This part-time position is scheduled Tuesdays from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. and Saturdays from 11 p.m. to 9 a.m., for 20 hours per week. The listed pay rate is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. The position is located in Gardner, Massachusetts.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience working in a residential setting with highly behavioral individuals.
- 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, dedicated member of a team.
- Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- Ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential job functions.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower individuals to participate actively in their lives and communities.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, community participation, and 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 comply with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees
- Paid New Employee Orientation and job-related training
- Health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Earned paid time off
- 40 hours of sick time
- Employee Referral Bonus program
- Tuition Remission
- Supportive and encouraging working environment
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
