6012-07 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Webster, MA

6d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports and advocates for adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be active in their own lives. This position is in a highly behavioral residential home, and the organization seeks candidates with experience supporting behavioral individuals.

DSPs assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. They may also accompany individuals to medical appointments, help with banking and community participation, attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and adhere to applicable medical guidelines.

DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individuals’ home. Employees must maintain certifications, comply with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency.

The part-time schedule is Sunday 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday 2 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday 2 p.m.–10 p.m., and Saturday 2 p.m.–10 p.m., for 32 hours per week. The position is located in Webster, Massachusetts. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour, with paid training.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working in a residential setting with highly behavioral individuals.
• 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, dedicated team member.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English.
• Must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and demonstrate the ability to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults age 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, community participation, and outings.
• Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and applicable medical guidelines.
• Maintain required certifications and perform job duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
• Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.

Benefits

• Paid New Employee Orientation and job-related training, including CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, MAP, and program- and person-specific training.
• $500 sign-on bonus for part-time employees; $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.
• Supportive and encouraging working environment.

What This Job Offers

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