L6003-17 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Gardner, MA

2d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services supports individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate workforce and practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults age 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, 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 and goals, and following medical guidelines. The role requires the ability to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency. DSPs must maintain certifications and perform job duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. Paid training includes 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 posted schedule is Sunday, 11 p.m.–9 a.m., for 10 hours part-time. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Available by telephone for daily contact.
• Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and their own lives.
• Varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
• Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of the team.

Nice To Haves

• Daily use of a car on site is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults age 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 and support their participation in the community and outings.
• Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and 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 insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Earned paid time off and 40 hours of sick time.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Tuition remission.
• Paid New Employee Orientation and paid job-related training.
• Supportive and encouraging working environment.

What This Job Offers

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