116-10 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Charlton, 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 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. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments and banking, support community participation and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and comply with applicable medical guidelines.

DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, along with program- and person-specific training at the individuals’ home. Employees must maintain certifications, comply with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency.

The posted schedule is Monday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., Tuesday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., Wednesday 1 p.m.–11 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and 4 p.m.–11 p.m. The posting labels the role part-time and lists 40 hours. The 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.
• Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Be committed to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community 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, dedicated member of the team.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be active 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 attending outings.
• Administer medications.
• 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-related duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

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 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 CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training.
• Supportive and encouraging working environment.

What This Job Offers

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