116-11 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc•Charlton, MA

3d•$18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services supports individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate and dedicated workforce, using innovative practices to encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. 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 as possible in their lives. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, and assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, and tooth brushing. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments and banking, help people become active community members, attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and comply with established medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, along with program- and person-specific training in the individual’s home. Employees must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency, maintain certifications, perform job duties in compliance with agency policies, and follow DDS regulations and policies. This is a part-time position scheduled for 32 hours: Sunday 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Wednesday 1–3 p.m., and Thursday and Friday 3–11 p.m. The listed salary is $17.50–$19.00. A sign-on bonus of $500 is offered to part-time employees; the listed bonus for full-time employees is $1,000.

Requirements

Age 21 or older.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
High school diploma or GED.
Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their communities and 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 creatively, conscientiously, and effectively as a team member.
Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing ability.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
Ability to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.

Responsibilities

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

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 CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training.
Program- and person-specific training in the individual’s home.
Supportive and encouraging working environment.