111-04 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc•Dudley, 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 older with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP empowers individuals to be as active and independent in their lives and communities as possible. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and oral hygiene. The DSP may also assist with medical appointments and banking, community participation and outings, medication administration, and following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, goals, and established medical guidelines. The role includes paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, along with program-specific and individual-specific training at the person’s home. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency, maintain certifications, and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. This is a part-time position for 28 hours per week, with a schedule of Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The stated pay rate is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. Venture offers a $500 sign-on bonus for part-time employees and provides paid training.

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 community and their own lives.
Have varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
Demonstrate a conscientious and responsible history through work, volunteer, or school experience.
Be able to work creatively, actively, and dependably as a team member.
Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
Be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency.

Responsibilities

Advocate for and support adults aged 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to participate actively in their own 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 as needed.
Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and established medical guidelines.
Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
Maintain required certifications and follow agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

Benefits

$500 sign-on bonus for part-time employees; $1,000 for full-time employees.
Paid training, including New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (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.
Work-life balance and a culture of inclusion and equity.