Direct Support Professional – Sign-On Bonus & Paid Training

Venture-Community-Service; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO & Sick Time

Referral Bonus

Tuition Remission

Supportive environment

Job summary

Venture-Community-Service in Massachusetts is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Schedule: Monday - Friday 8a-2p, Part-time: 30 hours, Pay rate: $17.50-$19.00 per hour with paid training provided by Venture!

The Direct Support Professional will assist with daily living activities, accompany clients to medical appointments, and help implement individual support plans.

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 and support adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate in daily life.
• Assist with household tasks, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and other personal care.
• Help clients attend medical appointments, manage medications, and follow Individual Support Plans and Behavior Support Plans.

Job description

Venture-Community-Service in Massachusetts is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Schedule: Monday - Friday 8a-2p, Part-time: 30 hours, Pay rate: $17.50-$19.00 per hour with paid training provided by Venture!

The Direct Support Professional will assist with daily living activities, accompany clients to medical appointments, and help implement individual support plans.