110-12 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Southbridge, MA

2d • $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 DSP empowers individuals to be as active and independent in their lives as possible and provides assistance with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene.

The role may also include accompanying individuals to medical appointments, helping with banking, supporting participation in community activities and outings, administering medications, following Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and complying with established medical guidelines. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency. Employees must maintain certifications and perform job duties in accordance 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 at the individuals’ home. The listed schedule is Sunday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday 2 p.m.–10 p.m., Tuesday 2 p.m.–10 p.m., Wednesday 1 p.m.–10 p.m., and Thursday 2 p.m.–10 p.m. The posting describes the position as part-time, 40 hours, and lists pay of $17.50–$19.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and in 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.
• 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.
• 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 listed knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Empower individuals to be as active in their lives as possible.
• 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 accompany them on outings.
• Administer medications as needed.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and established 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 of $1,000 for full-time employees and $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 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