108-03 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Dudley, MA

3d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services provides support to individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate and dedicated workforce, using innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The organization emphasizes ongoing education, innovative training, work-life balance, inclusion, and equity.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them participate actively in their lives. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments, banking, community involvement, and outings; administer medications; follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals; and follow established medical guidelines.

Venture provides paid new employee orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individual’s home. DSPs must maintain certifications, follow agency policies and DDS regulations, and be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a schedule of Wednesday 2 p.m.–11 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m.–11 a.m. and 2 p.m.–11 p.m., Friday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–9 p.m. The pay rate is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time employees; paid training is provided.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their communities 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 creatively and collaboratively as an engaged, dedicated team member.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

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 participation in the community, and attend 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 duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees; $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 training, including CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, MAP, and program- and person-specific training.
• Supportive and encouraging working environment.

What This Job Offers

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