209-17 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Rutland, MA

2d • $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 role empowers individuals to be as active as possible in their own lives and communities. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments and banking, accompany individuals on outings, support community participation, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and adhere to applicable medical guidelines.

Venture provides paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, as well as program- 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 duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

This is a part-time position scheduled for 14 hours per week: Saturday and Sunday, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. The hourly pay range is $17.50–$19.00. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered to 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.
• Be able to speak, read, and write fluent English.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
• Be able to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their communities 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.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Empower individuals to be as active as possible in their lives and communities.
• Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
• Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking.
• Support individuals in becoming active members of their communities and accompany them on outings.
• Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and medical guidelines.
• Safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency.
• Maintain required certifications and perform job-related duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

Benefits

• $500 sign-on bonus 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.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED