101-02 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services; Spencer (MA); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign on Bonus

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Earned Paid time off and 40 hours of S

Sick time

Employee Referral Bonus program

Tuition Remission

Supportive working environment

Descripción de la vacante

Venture Community Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional to support adults with disabilities in Spencer, MA. The role includes advocacy, daily living assistance, and community participation, with paid training and a sign-on bonus for full-time staff.

Schedule includes weekend shifts, 16 hours full-time reference, and benefits like health insurance and paid time off. Training and safety certifications are provided to ensure high-quality support.

Formación

• 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.
• Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer or school history).
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of the team.

Responsabilidades

• Advocate for and support adults with disabilities to participate actively in daily life.
• Assist with activities of daily living and community integration.
• Support medical appointments, banking, outings, and adherence to plans.
• Follow safety and program policies and maintain required certifications.

Conocimientos

Commitment to community participation

Local community connections

Conscientious, responsible behavior

Team-oriented

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Description

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.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

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.

Direct Support Professional – Sign on Bonus! Paid Training!

Schedule: Sun 7a-3p, Sat 8a-4p

Full-time: 16 hours

Pay: $17.50-$19 per hour – Paid training provided by Venture!

Sign on Bonus: $1000 for Full Time and $500 for Part Time Employees

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for advocating and supporting adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities by empowering them to be as active in their lives as they can. Their support needs include, but are not limited to, household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etc…so that they may always look and feel their best. The DSP may be asked to assist them to their medical appointments, banking, assist them to become active members of their community, attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and to follow medical guidelines that are in place.

DSP workers are provided paid New Employee Orientation, paid CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP), as well as program and person specific training at the individuals’ home. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in the event of an emergency.

DSP workers must maintain certifications, handle job related duties in compliance with Agency policies and follow all DDS regulations/policies.

Qualifications

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.

Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer or school history).

Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of the team.

Benefits

• Sign on Bonus
• 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

Requirements

• 21+ with reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or GED
• Employees must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above, and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job. Employee must be able to speak, read, and write in fluent English.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the program and individuals supported. This may include holidays, overnights, or double-shifts.