6000-05 Direct Support Professional
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 and independent in their lives and communities as possible. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, personal care such as bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing, transportation to medical appointments, banking, community participation, and outings. DSPs may administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and adhere to medical guidelines. The position includes paid New Employee Orientation and paid training in CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and the Medication Administration Program (MAP), along with program-specific and individual-specific training in the person's home. DSPs must maintain certifications and perform duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. The employee must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency. This is a part-time, 36-hour position in Gardner, Massachusetts. The schedule is Sunday 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Monday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–11 p.m. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour, with paid training. The posting offers a $500 sign-on bonus for part-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 a commitment 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.
- Have a proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
- Be able to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.
- Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the job.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower individuals to participate actively in their own 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
- $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.
- Paid New Employee Orientation and paid training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
