6015-12 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Webster, MA

4d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults aged 22 and over 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 with medical appointments and banking, support participation in the community and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and adhere to medical guidelines.

The position provides paid New Employee Orientation and paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, along with program- and person-specific training in the individual’s home. DSPs must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency, maintain certifications, perform duties in compliance with agency policies, and follow DDS regulations and policies. The posted schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., for 24 hours per week. The pay rate is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. The posting advertises a sign-on bonus of $500 for part-time employees and $1,000 for full-time employees.

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 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.
• Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing ability.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and possess the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
• Ability to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults aged 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, and support their participation in community activities and outings.
• Administer medications and 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 perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees and $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 CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training.

What This Job Offers

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