107-03 Direct Support Professional (Overnight Awake)

Venture Community Services Inc • Dudley, MA

3d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional to advocate for and support adults age 22 and over 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. The DSP may also assist with medical appointments and banking, community participation and outings, medication administration, and following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, goals, and medical guidelines.

The position includes paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individuals’ home. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency, maintain certifications, comply with Agency policies, and follow DDS regulations and policies.

This is a part-time position scheduled Thursday 11 p.m.–8 a.m., Friday 11 p.m.–9 a.m., and Saturday 9 p.m.–10 a.m., for 32 hours. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered to part-time employees; the posting also lists a $1,000 bonus for full-time employees. Venture describes a supportive and inclusive workplace that values work-life balance, employee education, and innovative training.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Speak, read, and write fluent English.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Show a conscientious and responsible record through work, volunteer, or school history.
• Be able to work creatively, actively, and reliably as a team member.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule as needed, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
• Be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Support individuals in being active 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, community participation, and outings.
• Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual 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: $500 for part-time employees; $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.
• Paid New Employee Orientation and paid training in CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training.
• Supportive and encouraging working environment.

What This Job Offers

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