6011-04 Direct Support Professional

Venture-Community-Service; Nonantum (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus

Tuition Remission

Supportive Environment

Job summary

Venture-Community-Service in Massachusetts is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP supports daily living activities, accompanies clients to appointments, and helps them participate in their community.

The role offers weekend and part-time hours, paid new-employee orientation, CPR/First Aid training, MAP, and a $500 sign-on bonus for residential direct care.

Qualifications

• Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be 21+ with reliable transportation and valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults with disabilities in daily living activities.
• Assist with household tasks, meals, transportation, and appointments.
• Follow care plans and safety guidelines while promoting community participation.

Skills

Compassion for disabilities

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule: Sun 7a-3p, Sat 3p-11p

Part-Time: 16 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.

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