128-06 Direct Support Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Life insurance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Sick time

Employee referral bonus

Tuition remission

Supportive environment

Job summary

Venture Community Services in Massachusetts seeks a Direct Support Professional to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate fully in their communities. The DSP provides daily living support, accompanies individuals to appointments, assists with household tasks, and helps them pursue meaningful activities.

New pay rate of $17.50–$19.00 per hour, paid training, and a $1000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff (with smaller bonus for part-time).

Qualifications

• Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community.
• Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior in work, volunteer or school.
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and support adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Assist with daily living activities and community participation.
• Support medical appointments and medication administration per plans.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans.

Skills

Disability support

Team player

Community engagement

Conscientiousness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid

MAP training

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

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.

The opportunity to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities has untold rewards. At Venture, we are committed to empowering our employees through ongoing education and innovative training opportunities that cultivate talents. Venture Community Services offers an excellent benefits package, values work-life balance and promotes a culture of inclusion and equity where employees’ opinions matter.

Direct Support Professional – Sign on Bonus! New Pay Rate! Paid Training!

Schedule

Mon 12p-10p, Tues 2p-8p, Wed 2p-11p, Fri 1p-9p, Sat 3p-10p

Full-Time

40 hours

Pay

$17.50-$19.00 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, PABC, 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

Must be 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.