6003-06 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Paid time off & sick time

Referral program

Tuition Remission

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Venture Community Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Gardner, MA. The role offers a sign-on bonus and paid training, with a schedule including night shifts.

The position supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provides opportunities to help individuals live more independently. Expect a pay rate of $17.50–$19.00 per hour, with 40 hours for part-time schedules and a commitment to ongoing education, benefits, and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their own lives and community.
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of the team.
• Willingness to participate in paid training and ongoing education.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities to maximize independence.
• Assist with daily living activities: household tasks, meals, shopping, personal care.
• Accompany to medical appointments, banking, community activities and outings; support medication administration.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans to help individuals reach goals.
• Maintain certifications and comply with agency policies and DDS regulations.

Skills

Disability support

Team collaboration

Reliability

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.

Job Type

Full-time

Secondary 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! New Pay Rate! Paid Training!

Schedule

Sun 11p-9a, Mon 11p-9a, Tue 11p-9a, Wed 11p-9a

Part 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.

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.