400-12 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc•Worcester, MA

2d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Venture Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active in their lives as possible. The DSP provides caregiving support in a group home, including household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, and assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. The role may also include accompanying individuals to medical appointments and banking, supporting community participation and outings, administering medications, following Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and adhering to medical guidelines. The role includes paid New Employee Orientation and paid training in CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, the Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific support at the individual’s home. DSPs must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency, maintain certifications, perform duties in compliance with Agency policies, and follow DDS regulations and policies. The posted schedule is Monday 9 a.m.–11 a.m. and 4 p.m.–11 p.m., Wednesday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., Thursday 3 p.m.–9 p.m., and Friday 3 p.m.–11 p.m. The position is listed as full-time, 40 hours, with a salary of $17.50–$19.00.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be available by telephone for daily contact.
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.

Nice To Haves

Daily use of a car on site is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be active in their lives.
Provide caregiving support within the group home.
Perform household maintenance and assist with meal preparation and shopping.
Assist individuals with bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
Accompany individuals to medical appointments and banking as needed.
Help individuals become active members of their community 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 required certifications and comply with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.