6011-02 Direct Support Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO & Sick Time

Referral Bonus

Tuition Remission

Supportive environment

Job summary

Venture Community Services Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to advocate for and assist adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will help with daily living activities, household tasks, meal prep, shopping, personal care, and accompanying clients to appointments.

Paid training, orientation, CPR/First Aid, MAP, and other trainings are provided. This full-time role offers pay between $17.50 and $19.00 per hour plus a $500 sign-on bonus for residential

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.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults with IDD to participate in daily activities.
• Assist with household tasks, meals, appointments, and community activities.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans.
• Maintain certifications and comply with DDS regulations.

Skills

Commitment to helping people

Teamwork and collaboration

Creativity and engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Schedule

Tues 2p-10p, Wed 2p-10p, Thu 2p-10p, Fri 2p-10p, Sat 8a-4p

Part-Time

40 hours

Payrate

$17.50-$19.00 Paid Training by Venture!

• Part Time employees will receive a $500 Sign on Bonus – residential direct care only

$100 at 6 weeks and $100 at 90 days and $300 at 6 months.

Description

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 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.
• Must be 21+ with reliable transportation and valid driving license

Salary Description

$17.50-$19.00