6006-12 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Gardner, MA

3d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults aged 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, support participation in the community and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and adhere to applicable 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. DSPs must maintain certifications, perform job duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency.

The listed part-time schedule is Sunday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., for 38 hours. Pay is $17.50–$19 per hour. The posting advertises a $500 sign-on bonus for part-time employees and a $1,000 bonus 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.
• Be able to speak, read, and write fluent English.
• Demonstrate commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community and lives.
• Have varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
• Demonstrate a conscientious and responsible record through work, volunteer, or school history.
• Be able to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the role and demonstrate the ability to perform its essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults aged 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to participate actively 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.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and applicable medical guidelines.
• Maintain required certifications and perform job-related duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations.
• 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 CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, MAP, and program- and person-specific training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED