116-11 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc•Charlton, MA

2d•$18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services supports individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate workforce and innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The organization emphasizes employee education and training, work-life balance, inclusion, and equity. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults aged 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active in their lives as possible. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, and assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments and banking, community participation and outings, medication administration, following Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans, working toward individual goals, and complying with medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid new employee orientation and paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), program-specific, and person-specific training. Employees must maintain certifications, perform duties in accordance with agency policies and DDS regulations, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency. This is a part-time position of 32 hours. The posted schedule is Sunday 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Wednesday 1 p.m.–3 p.m., Thursday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and Friday 3 p.m.–11 p.m. The listed salary is $17.50–$19.00. A sign-on bonus is offered: $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for 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, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential job functions.
Show commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their communities 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 member of a team.
Be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in 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.
Support individuals in becoming active members of their community and accompany them on outings.
Administer medications as required.
Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and applicable medical guidelines.
Maintain required certifications and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations.
Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.

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 insurance.
Vision insurance.
Earned paid time off.
40 hours of sick time.
Employee referral bonus program.
Tuition remission.
Paid new employee orientation and paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, plus program- and person-specific training.