207-14 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Fitchburg, MA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Venture Community Services provides support to individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate and dedicated workforce using innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. The company is committed to empowering its employees through ongoing education and innovative training opportunities, offers an excellent benefits package, values work-life balance, and promotes a culture of inclusion and equity. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be active in their lives. This role acts as a caregiver within a group home, assisting with daily living activities, community integration, medical appointments, and medication administration. DSPs receive paid training including New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP), as well as program and person-specific training. DSPs must maintain certifications and comply with Agency policies and DDS regulations.

Requirements

• Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and in their own lives
• Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer or school history)
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of the team
• High School Degree or G.E.D.
• Must be 21+ years old
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Be available by telephone for daily contact

Nice To Haves

• Daily use of a car on site

Responsibilities

• Advocating and supporting adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Empowering individuals to be as active in their lives as they can
• Acting as a caregiver for the individual within the group home
• Assisting with household maintenance within the group home
• Assisting with meal prep
• Assisting with shopping
• Assisting with bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing
• Assisting individuals to their medical appointments
• Assisting with banking
• Assisting individuals to become active members of their community
• Attending outings
• Administering medications
• Following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals
• Following medical guidelines that are in place
• Safely evacuating individuals from the home in the event of an emergency
• Maintaining certifications
• Handling job related duties in compliance with Agency policies
• Following all DDS regulations/policies

Benefits

• Sign on Bonus
• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision
• 403b
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off/Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees