101-02 Direct Support Professional

Venture-Community-Service; Spencer (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Life insurance

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

PTO and sick time

Employee Referral Bonus program

Tuition Remission

Supportive environment

Job summary

Venture Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional to empower adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will support daily routines, assist with community participation, and help individuals be as active as possible in their lives.

This full-time role includes paid New Employee Orientation, paid CPR/First Aid, and MAP training. Pay ranges from $17.50 to $19 per hour with a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Commitment to assisting people with varying abilities to participate in their community.
• Ability to work as part of a creative, engaged, dedicated team.
• Willingness to meet program needs with flexibility (holidays, overnights, shifts).
• Demonstrated reliability and responsible behavior in work, volunteer, or school settings.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and support adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible.
• Assist with household tasks, meal prep, shopping, grooming, and community activities.
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments and facilitate medication administration per plans.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans to achieve goals.

Skills

Commitment to assisting people

Community engagement

Team player

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

The opportunity to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities has untold rewards. At Venture, we are committed to empowering our employees through ongoing education and innovative training opportunities that cultivate talents. Venture Community Services offers an excellent benefits package, values work-life balance and promotes a culture of inclusion and equity where employees’ opinions matter.

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.