104-13 Direct Support Professional

Venture-Community-Service; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Paid training

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Paid time off

Sick time

Job summary

Venture-Community-Service is seeking a Direct Support Professional to empower adults 22+ with developmental disabilities to live active, independent lives. The role includes assisting with daily tasks, appointments, and community involvement in a supportive team environment.

The position offers paid training, a sign-on bonus, and a schedule that includes evenings and weekends. Wages are $17.50–$19 per hour for full-time work, with paid orientation and benefits eligibility.

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 and developmental disabilities to be active in their lives.
• Assist with household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, etc.
• Assist them to medical appointments, banking, community activities, outings, and follow support plans and medical guidelines.

Skills

Disability support

Community engagement

Team player

Reliable/conscientious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Direct Support Professional - Sign on Bonus! Paid Training!

Schedule

Weds 130p-11p, Thur 230p-11p, Fri 3p-11p, Sat 9a-11p

Full-time 40 Hours

Pay rate

$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

18+ 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.