6011-13 Direct Support Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Life insurance

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO & sick leave

Referral bonus

Tuition remission

Supportive environment

Job summary

Venture Community Services in Webster, MA 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, medication reminders, transportation to appointments, and community participation.

This full-time role offers Sunday-Thursday 11pm-7am, a $17.50-$19.00 hourly pay, paid training, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus for residential direct care staff, plus benefits such as health, dental,

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required.
• Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community.
• Able to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated team member.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily living activities.
• Support with household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and personal care.
• Assist in attending medical appointments, banking, and community activities; accompany on outings.
• Administer medications per plans; follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans.

Skills

Commitment to assisting people with a"

Community involvement

Conscientiousness

Team player

Education

High School Degree or GED

Job description

Description
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 11p-7a
Part-Time: 40 hours
Payrate: $17.50-$19.00 Paid Training by Venture!

• Full Time employees will receive a $1000 Sign on Bonus – residential direct care only
  

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.
The 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.
QualificationsCommitment 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