6011-13 Direct Support Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Company paid life insurance for full‑/

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Earned Paid time off & 40 hours sick

Employee Referral Bonus program

Tuition Remission

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Venture Community Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Webster, MA to empower adults with IDD to live as independently as possible. You will assist with daily living tasks and accompany clients to appointments and community activities.

The position offers full-time hours, a Sunday-Thursday night schedule, and paid training with a $1,000 sign-on bonus for residential direct care. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Commitment to assisting people with disabilities to participate fully in their community and in their own lives.
• Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior in work, volunteer or school history.
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of the team.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with daily living tasks: household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, etc.
• Support attendance at medical appointments, banking, community activities; follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans.

Skills

Commitment to helping others

Team player

Reliability

Adaptability

Education

High School/GED

Job 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.

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