101-18 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc.; Spencer (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO & Sick Time

Referral Bonus

Tuition Remission

Supportive Environment

Job summary

Venture Community Services Inc. in Spencer, MA is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for full-time shifts, including weekends, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff. The role involves empowering adults with disabilities through daily tasks, community activities, and healthcare support.

The position offers paid training, orientation, CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, plus comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment.

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 for and support adults 22+ with intellectual/developmental disabilities to be active in their lives.
• Assist with daily tasks: household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing.
• accompany to medical appointments, banking, outings, and community activities.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals; follow medical guidelines.
• Administer medications and ensure safety; complete required trainings and MAP program.
• Maintain certifications and comply with agency policies and DDS regulations.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Reliability

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job 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

Direct Support Professional – Sign on Bonus! Paid Training!

Schedule: Sun 8a-3p, Sun 3p-11p, Mon 2p-10p, Tue 2p-10p, Thu 3p-10p

Full-time: 40 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.

Salary Description

17.50-19.00