407-03 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services; Leicester (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Company paid life insurance

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Earned Paid time off and 40 hours of s

Employee Referral Bonus program

Tuition Remission

Supportive and encouraging working env

Job summary

Venture Community Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate support to adults with disabilities in a 40-hour full-time role. The position includes a $17.50–$19.00 hourly pay range with paid training and a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff.

Schedule includes evening and weekend shifts with a strong emphasis on independence, empowerment, and community engagement. Benefits, paid orientation, and ongoing training are provided to support career growth.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ with reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Fluent English required: speak, read, and write.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults 22+ with intellectual/developmental disabilities to be active in their lives.
• Assist with household tasks, meal prep, shopping, bathing and other daily activities.
• accompany clients to medical appointments and community activities; help them engage with the community.
• Follow Behavioral Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and medical guidelines as required.
• Safely evacuate individuals in emergencies and adhere to agency policies.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job 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: Weds 2p-11p, Thurs 2p-11p, Fri 2p-11p, Sat 9a-10p

Full-Time: 40 hours

Pay rate: $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.

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.