104-17 Direct Support Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Life Insurance (company paid)

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick Time (40 hours)

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Venture Community Services in Massachusetts is seeking a Direct Support Professional to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role features a 28-hour full-time schedule, paid training, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff.

The DSP will assist with daily living activities, accompany clients to appointments, and help implement support plans in the community and at home.

Qualifications

• Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community.
• Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer or school history).
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of the team.
• Speak, read, and write fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults 22+ with IDD to be active in their lives.
• Assist with household tasks, meal prep, shopping, hygiene, and daily living.
• Accompany to medical appointments, banking, and community activities.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans.

Skills

Disability support

Team player

Reliable transportation

Fluent English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional – Sign on Bonus! Paid Training!

Schedule: Sun 9a-11p, Sat 9a-11p

Full-time 28 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

• 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.