101-19 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Spencer, 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, empowering them to be as active in their lives as possible. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.

The DSP may assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, help them participate in their community, attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow applicable medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid new employee orientation and training, including CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, the Medication Administration Program (MAP), and training specific to the program and the people supported in their home. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency, maintain certifications, and follow agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

The posted schedule is Friday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–3 p.m., and Saturday 3 p.m.–11 p.m. The posting describes this as full-time employment with 23 scheduled hours. Pay is $17.50–$19 per hour, with paid training. A sign-on bonus is offered: $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees.

Requirements

• Be age 21 or older.
• Have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrate a commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community and their own lives.
• Have varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
• Have a proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
• Be able to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.
• Speak, read, and write fluent English.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule as program and individual needs require, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
• Be able 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 be active in their lives and participate in their community.
• Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
• Assist individuals with medical appointments, banking, and community outings.
• Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and medical guidelines.
• Safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency.
• Maintain required certifications and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $1,000 for full-time 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 training, including CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP).
• Supportive and encouraging working environment.

What This Job Offers

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