104-21 Direct Support Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Life insurance

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Paid time off and sick time

Referral bonus program

Tuition remission

Supportive environment

Job summary

Venture-Community-Service is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Southbridge, MA for a part-time role. You will empower adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate actively in daily life, including home tasks, meals, shopping, and community activities.

Paid training, CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, and MAP are provided. Sign-on bonuses apply for full-time and part-time employees, with a supportive working environment in a residential home setting.

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

• Assist adults 22+ with daily living tasks and community participation.
• Accompany to medical appointments and community activities.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans.
• Assist with medication administration per MAP and medical guidelines.
• Maintain safety and respond to emergencies; evacuate when needed.

Skills

Disability support

Community engagement

Conscientiousness

Team player

Job description

Description

This open position is in a highly behavioral residential home setting. We are seeking candidates with experience working with behavioral individuals.

Schedule:

Sun 9a-4p, Mon 3p-11p, Tues 3p-11p

Part Time:

23 Hours

Salary:

$17.50-$19 (Paid Training!)

Location:

Southbridge, MA

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