Direct Support Professional — Sign-On Bonus & Paid Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Company paid life insurance for full‑t

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Earned Paid time off and 40 hours of_s

Employee Referral Bonus program

Tuition Remission

Supportive and encouraging working env

Job summary

Venture Community Services Inc. is hiring a Direct Support Professional. The role supports adults with disabilities, providing daily living assistance in a home setting. Paid training and a sign-on bonus accompany a full-time 40-hour schedule with evening and weekend shifts.

Pay ranges from $17.50 to $19.00 per hour, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff and $500 for part-time employees. This position emphasizes independence, community inclusion, and dedicated care.

Qualifications

• Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities participate fully in the community and their lives.
• Demonstrates varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
• Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior in work, volunteer or school.
• Ability to be a creative, engaged, dedicated team member.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be active in life.
• Assist with household tasks, meal prep, shopping, transportation, and appointments.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and medical guidelines; administer medications as directed.
• Support community participation, outings, and safe evacuation in emergencies.

Skills

Commitment to helping others

Community engagement

Conscientious and responsible

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Venture Community Services Inc. is hiring a Direct Support Professional. The role supports adults with disabilities, providing daily living assistance in a home setting. Paid training and a sign-on bonus accompany a full-time 40-hour schedule with evening and weekend shifts.

Pay ranges from $17.50 to $19.00 per hour, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff and $500 for part-time employees. This position emphasizes independence, community inclusion, and dedicated care.