Direct Support Professional: Empowerment & Paid Training

Venture Community Services; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Earned Paid time off and 40 hours of S

Job summary

Venture Community Services in Gardner, MA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will help with daily living tasks, accompany clients to appointments, and support independence.

New pay rate announced: $17.50–$19.00 per hour with paid training and a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff ($500 for part-time). The role requires a high school diploma or GED, reliability, and a compassionate, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities.
• Strong community engagement and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, conscientious and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and support adults 22+ with disabilities to participate in daily life.
• Assist with daily living activities including household tasks, meals, shopping, dressing, grooming.
• Accompany clients to medical appointments and community activities; follow plans and medical guidelines.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Venture Community Services in Gardner, MA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will help with daily living tasks, accompany clients to appointments, and support independence.

New pay rate announced: $17.50–$19.00 per hour with paid training and a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff ($500 for part-time). The role requires a high school diploma or GED, reliability, and a compassionate, team-oriented approach.