207-01 Direct Support Professional

Venture-Community-Service; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Health Insurance

Dental/Vision

403b

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off/Sick Time

Flexible Spending Account

And more!

Job summary

Venture Community Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional to empower adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a group home. The role includes household tasks, meal prep, and accompanying individuals to appointments and community activities.

The position offers paid training, orientation, and a sign-on bonus ($500 for part-time). Flexible scheduling includes weekends and evenings, with a strong focus on inclusion and person-centered support.

Qualifications

• Commitment to helping people with disabilities participate in the community.
• Demonstrates reliable behavior in work, volunteer, or school.
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged team member.
• Resides in local community with varied interests.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for adults 22+ with IDD and empower participation.
• Provide caregiver support in group home and assist with daily tasks.
• Assist to medical appointments, community activities, and manage medications per plans.

Skills

Commitment to inclusion

Community connections

Conscientiousness

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Sign on Bonus! Paid Training!

Schedule: Sun 9a-11p, Mon 3p-11p, Tue 3p-11p

Part-time: 30 hours

Salary: $17.50 - 19.00 per hour

Sign on Bonus: $1000 for full-time and 500 for part-time employees

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.

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. The Direct Support Professional acts as a caregiver for the individual within the group home. Their support needs include, but are not limited to, household maintenance within the group home, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etc. so that they may always look and feel their best. The Direct Support Professional (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 Direct Support Professional (DSP) must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in the event of an emergency.

The Direct Support Professional (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
• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision
• 403b
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off/Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Account
• And more!

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.