110-12 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Southbridge, MA

3d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and support adults aged 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP empowers individuals to participate as actively as possible in their own lives and communities. Support may include household maintenance; meal preparation; shopping; assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, and brushing teeth; transportation to medical appointments and banking; participation in community activities and outings; medication administration; and following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and medical guidelines.

The role includes paid New Employee Orientation and paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, plus program- and person-specific training in the individuals’ homes. DSPs must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency, maintain certifications, comply with Agency policies, and follow DDS regulations and policies. The posted schedule is Sunday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday and 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 and lists 40 hours. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A sign-on bonus is offered: $500 for part-time employees and $1,000 for full-time employees.

Requirements

• Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community and their own lives.
• Varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
• A record of conscientious, responsible behavior, demonstrated through work, volunteer, or school history.
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.
• 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, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
• Ability to safely evacuate individuals from the home during an emergency.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults aged 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Empower individuals to be as active as possible in their own lives and communities.
• 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 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 perform job duties in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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