104-15 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc.; Southbridge (MA); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign on Bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Sick time

Referral bonus

Tuition remission

Supportive team

Descripción de la vacante

Venture Community Services Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals to support adults with disabilities in Southbridge, MA. The DSP will assist with daily activities, transportation, and community involvement while following care plans and safety guidelines.

The role includes scheduled overnights, paid training, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees. Health and other benefits are provided.

Formación

• Commitment to helping people with disabilities participate fully in their community.
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged member of the team.
• Commitment to safe, responsible, and respectful care.

Responsabilidades

• Advocate and support adults with IDD to be active in daily life.
• Assist with household tasks, meal prep, appointments, and community activities.
• Follow behavior and individual support plans and medical guidelines.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Communication

Team player

Flexibility

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Description

Sun 11p-9a, Mon 11p-9a, Tue 11p-9a, Wed 11p-9a

Full-time 40.00 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.