625-11 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Foxborough, MA

3d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults aged 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP helps individuals be as active and independent in their lives as possible, supporting personal care and household needs such as maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. The role may also involve accompanying individuals to medical appointments and outings, assisting with banking and community participation, administering medications, following Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans, supporting individual goals, and following medical guidelines.

The position is part-time, scheduled Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for 30 hours per week, at $17.50–$19 per hour. Paid training is provided, including New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and 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.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 skills.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults aged 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Empower individuals to be as active and independent in their lives as possible.
• Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments, banking, and outings, and help them participate in their community.
• Administer medications and follow medical guidelines.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, and individual goals.
• Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
• Maintain required certifications and comply with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees and $1,000 for full-time employees.
• Paid training.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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