111-05 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Dudley, MA

3d • $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, community participation and outings, medication administration, and following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, goals, and medical guidelines.

DSPs receive 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. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency, maintain certifications, and perform duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

This is a part-time position for 30 hours per week, with a stated schedule of Sunday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Monday 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Wednesday 3 p.m.–9 p.m., and Friday 3 p.m.–9 p.m. The pay rate is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered to part-time employees; the posting also lists a $1,000 bonus for full-time employees.

Requirements

• Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their communities 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 member of a team.
• 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.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs; this 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 as needed and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual 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: $500 for part-time employees; $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, including CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training.
• Supportive and encouraging working environment.

What This Job Offers

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