624-09 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Paid training provided by Venture

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Earned Paid time off

Sick time

Employee Referral Bonus program

Job summary

Venture Community Services Inc. in Massachusetts is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional. The role involves advocating for adults with disabilities and helping them stay active in the community, with paid training and schedule coverage including weekends.

The company offers a sign-on bonus and an updated pay rate of $17.50–$19.00 per hour, plus benefits and paid training provided by Venture. 19 hours per week, part-time position with opportunities for growth.

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 and support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be active in their lives.
• Assist individuals with daily living tasks such as household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and personal care.
• Support individuals at medical appointments, banking, community activities and outings; follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Venture Community Services provides support to individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate and dedicated workforce using innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity.

The opportunity to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities has untold rewards. At Venture, we are committed to empowering our employees through ongoing education and innovative training opportunities that cultivate talents. Venture Community Services offers an excellent benefits package, values work-life balance and promotes a culture of inclusion and equity where employees’ opinions matter.

Direct Support Professional – Sign on Bonus! New Pay Rate! Paid Training!

Schedule: Sun 9a-2p, Thu 10a-12p, Sat 10a-2p, Sat 3p-11p

Part-time: 19 hours

Pay: $17.50-19.00 per hour – Paid training provided by Venture!

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, 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

• 21+ with reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or GED
• 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.