405-04 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Holden, MA

6d • $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 and communities as possible. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and other personal care. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments, banking, community participation, and outings; administer medications; follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, goals, and medical guidelines; and safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency.

DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, along with program-specific and individual-specific training at the individual's home. Employees must maintain certifications and perform job duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. The position is part-time, scheduled Saturday and Sunday, and pays $17.50–$19.00 per hour. Paid training and a sign-on bonus are offered.

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.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
• Demonstrate commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community and their own lives.
• Have a conscientious and responsible record through work, volunteer, or school history.
• Be able to work creatively, actively, and reliably as a team member.
• Be able to perform the essential functions of the job and possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Varied interests and personal connections in the local community.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Help individuals be as active and independent as possible in their lives and communities.
• Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, and other personal care.
• Assist individuals with medical appointments, 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 comply with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees; $1,000 for full-time employees.
• Paid training, including New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP).
• 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.
• Supportive and encouraging working environment.

What This Job Offers

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