207-14 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc.; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; 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

Job summary

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 Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for advocating and supporting adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be active in daily life within a group home.

Qualifications

• Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and in their own lives.
• Strong personal connections in the local community.
• Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer or school).
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of the team.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Support activities of daily living within the group home.
• Assist with meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and personal care.
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments, banking, and community outings.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans to achieve goals.
• Assist with emergency preparedness and map safety procedures.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Reliability

Community engagement

Education

High School Diploma or 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: Sun 9a-4p, Mon-Tues 3p-11p, Sat 9a-11p

Part-time: 37 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.