101-08 Direct Support Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Earned Paid time off

Sick time

Employee Referral Bonus program

Tuition Remission

Supportive environment

Job summary

Venture Community Services Inc. invites qualified individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals. You will empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through hands-on daily living support, transportation, and community engagement.

Paid training is provided, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff and a $500 bonus for part-time employees. The schedule includes varied shifts, generous benefits, and opportunities to grow within our mission-driven

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.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and support adults 22+ with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Assist with daily living activities and community participation.
• Help with appointments, banking, outings, and following care plans.
• Monitor health and safety, administer medications per plan.

Skills

Commitment to disability inclusion

Community engagement

Conscientious worker

Team collaboration

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.

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

Mon 9am-11am and 3pm-11pm, Tue 3pm-11pm, Wed 3pm-11pm, Fri 3pm-10pm & Sat 4pm-11PM

Full-time

40 hours

Pay

$17.50 - 19.00 per hour – Paid training provided by Venture!

Sign on Bonus

$1000 for Full Time and $500 for Part Time Employees

Role Overview

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 Behaviour Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and to follow medical guidelines that are in place.

Training & Certification

DSP workers are provided paid New Employee Orientation, paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, 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.

Certifications & Compliance

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

• Must be 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.