101-13 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Spencer, MA

6d • $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. The DSP helps individuals be as active and independent in their lives as possible and supports their personal care and daily living needs, including household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.

The role may also include accompanying individuals to medical appointments and outings, assisting with banking, supporting participation in the community, administering medications, following Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and following applicable medical guidelines. DSPs must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency, maintain required certifications, and perform duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

Venture provides paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individual's home. The listed schedule is Sunday 8 a.m.–3 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.–2 p.m.; the posting describes the position as full-time with 12 hours. Employees must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their communities and 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.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
• Ability to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency and perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults 22 and older 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, support their participation in the community, and accompany them on outings as needed.
• Administer medications as needed and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and medical guidelines.
• Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
• Maintain required certifications and perform job duties in compliance with 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 CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training.

What This Job Offers

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