503-15 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Easton, MA

3d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active as possible in their lives. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, community participation and outings, medication administration, and following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, goals, and medical guidelines.

DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, along with program-specific and person-specific training in the individual’s home. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency, maintain certifications, and perform job-related duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

The listed schedule is Saturday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., for 7 hours per week. The posting gives a pay rate of $17.50–$19.00 per hour and a sign-on bonus of $500 for part-time employees or $1,000 for full-time employees. Venture describes its culture as supportive, inclusive, and equitable, and says it values work-life balance and employee development.

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.
• Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential job functions.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
• Show 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.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Support individuals with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
• Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, as needed.
• Support individuals in becoming active members of their community and assist them on outings.
• Administer medications, as needed.
• 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 follow 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, and MAP.
• Supportive and encouraging working environment.

What This Job Offers

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