108-11 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Dudley, MA

6d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role empowers individuals to be as active as possible in their own lives and communities. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and oral care, as well as assistance with medical appointments, banking, community participation, and outings. The DSP may administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and adhere to applicable medical guidelines.

Paid training includes New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individuals’ home. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals in an emergency, maintain certifications, and perform job duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

The schedule is Sunday 9 a.m.–10 p.m., Monday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and Wednesday 2 p.m.–11 p.m., for 30 hours per week. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A sign-on bonus is offered: $1,000 for full-time and $500 for part-time employees.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• 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.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including 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 older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Support individuals in participating 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.
• Support community participation and attend outings.
• Administer medications as needed.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and applicable medical guidelines.
• Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
• Maintain certifications and follow Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees.
• Paid training, including New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, MAP, and program- and person-specific training.
• 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.
• Supportive and encouraging working environment.

What This Job Offers

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