113-03 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Sturbridge, MA

3d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services is seeking 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 and independent in their lives as possible, providing support with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, personal care, and community participation. Duties may include accompanying individuals to medical appointments and banking, attending outings, administering medications, following Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans, supporting individual goals, and following established medical guidelines.

DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation and paid training in CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and the Medication Administration Program (MAP), as well as program-specific and person-specific training in the individuals’ homes. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency, maintain required certifications, and perform duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations.

This is a part-time position for 30 hours per week. The listed schedule is Sunday 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–9 p.m., Monday 2 p.m.–10 p.m., and Friday 2 p.m.–11 p.m. The pay rate is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A sign-on bonus is offered: $500 for part-time employees and $1,000 for full-time employees.

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 community and their own 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.
• 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 age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Empower individuals to participate actively in their own lives and communities.
• Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments and banking, and support community participation and outings.
• Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and established 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.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees and $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, PABC, Defensive Driving, and MAP.
• Supportive and encouraging working environment.

What This Job Offers

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