110-04 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Southbridge, MA

3d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services supports adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports individuals, empowering them to participate actively in their own lives. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments, banking, community participation and outings; administer medications; follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, and individual goals; and follow applicable 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. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency. Employees must maintain certifications and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

The listed schedule is Sunday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and 3 p.m.–10 p.m.; Monday 2 p.m.–11 p.m.; Tuesday 2 p.m.–10 p.m.; Wednesday 1 p.m.–3 p.m.; and Friday 3 p.m.–11 p.m. The posting describes the position as part-time, 40 hours, and lists pay of $17.50–$19.00 per hour. Paid training is provided.

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.
• Commit to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their communities 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 creatively, actively, and dedicatedly as a team member.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
• Be able to perform the essential functions of the job and possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be active in their lives.
• Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
• Assist individuals with medical appointments, banking, community participation, and outings.
• Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and 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: $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 and paid training, including CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, MAP, and program- and person-specific training.
• Supportive and encouraging working environment.

What This Job Offers

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