6017-07 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc.; Webster (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Company paid life insurance for full-

Job summary

Venture Community Services Inc. in Webster, MA is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. You will support daily living activities, accompany outings, and help individuals follow individualized plans.

Paid new-employee orientation, CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, MAP, and other program trainings are provided. Sign-on bonuses are offered for full-time and part-time staff; schedule includes evenings and weekends.

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 adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities and empower them to be active in daily life.
• Assist with household tasks, meals, shopping, appointments, banking and community activities.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans and medical guidelines and maintain required certifications.

Skills

Commitment to inclusion

Community connections

Conscientiousness

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

This open position is in a highly behavioral residential home setting. We are seeking candidates with experience working with behavioral individuals.

Job Type

Full-time

Schedule

Sun 3pm-11pm, Thur 2p-10p

Part Time

16 Hours

Salary

$17.50 - $19 (Paid Training!)

Location

Webster, MA

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, Safety Care, 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

• 21+ with reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working in a residential setting with highly behavioral individuals.
• Employees must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above, and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job. Employee must be able to speak, read, and write in fluent English.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the program and individuals supported. This may include holidays, overnights, or double-shifts.