129-09 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Company paid life insurance for part‑/

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Earned Paid time off and 40 hours of S

Sick time

Job summary

Venture Community Services in Southbridge, MA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to advocate for and support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a behavioral residential setting. The shift is Mon-Fri 9a-3p, part-time (30 hours) with a salary of $19.50–$21.00 per hour and a sign-on bonus.

DSPs receive comprehensive training, participate in relevant safety and MAP programs, and work closely with a dedicated team to promote independence and community involvement.

Qualifications

• 21+ with reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working in a residential setting with highly behavioral individuals
• Fluent English in speaking, reading, and writing
• Ability to work as part of a creative, engaged, dedicated team

Responsibilities

• Advocate and support adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be active in their lives
• Assist with household tasks: maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing
• Help individuals attend medical appointments, banking, community activities and outings
• Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and medical guidelines
• Safely evacuate individuals from the home in emergencies

Job description

Description

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

DescriptionThis open position is in a highly behavioral residential home setting. We are seeking candidates with experience working with behavioral individuals.Schedule: Mon-Fri 9a-3p
Part Time: 30 Hours
Salary: $19.50-$21.00
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, 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

• 21+ with reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working in a residential setting with highly behavioral individuals.
• 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.