207-11 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc.; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Health Insurance

Dental/Vision

403b

Parental Leave

PTO/Sick Time

FSA

And more!

Job summary

Venture Community Services Inc. seeks a Direct Support Professional to empower adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a Fitchburg, MA group-home setting. You will provide compassionate daily living support and assist with activities to help clients stay active and independent.

Paid training and certifications are provided. The part-time role offers a Saturday 9a–11p shift (14 hours) with a $500 sign-on bonus for part-time employees and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate in their community and own lives.
• Strong ties to and understanding of the local community.
• Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior in work, volunteer, or school settings.
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated team member.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults 22+ with disabilities to participate actively in daily living and community activities.
• Assist with household tasks, meal prep, appointments, and mobility in the group home.
• Follow care plans and health guidelines, administer medications as trained, and monitor safety.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Community involvement

Reliability

Education

High School/GED

Job description

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! Paid Training!

Schedule: Saturday 9a-11p

Part-time: 14 hours

Salary: $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. The Direct Support Professional acts as a care giver 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

• High School Degree or G.E.D.
• Must be 21+ years old, have a valid driver’s license, daily use of a car on site (preferred but not required) and be available by telephone for daily contact.