6003-04 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc.; Gardner (MA); In loco; USD 24.000 - 26.000; Part-time

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Sign on Bonus

Company paid life insurance for full/1

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Earned Paid time off

40 hours sick time

Employee Referral Bonus program

Tuition Remission

Supportive working environment

Descrizione del lavoro

Venture Community Services Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to empower adults with disabilities through daily living support, advocacy and community engagement. The role includes helping with household tasks, meal prep, errands and attending appointments, under established support plans.

Paid training is provided, with a sign-on bonus for full- and part-time staff. The schedule runs on weekends and weekdays, totaling 38 hours for part-time, with a new pay rate of $17.50–$19.00 per

Competenze

• Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community.
• 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.

Mansioni

• Advocate and support adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be active in their lives.
• Assist with household tasks, meal prep, shopping, appointments, transportation and community activities.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and medical guidelines.
• Ensure safety and emergency readiness, including evacuation if needed.

Formazione

High School Degree or G.E.D.

Descrizione del lavoro

Direct Support Professional – Sign on Bonus! New Pay Rate! Paid Training!

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.

Schedule:

Sun 9a-11p, Mon 3p-11p, Tues 3p-11p, Weds 3p-11p

Part Time:

38 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.

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

• 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.