Direct Support Professional — Sign-On Bonus & Paid Training

Venture-Community-Service; Spencer (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

Sick time

Tuition Remission

Supportive and encouraging environment

Job summary

Venture Community Services in Spencer, MA seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to empower adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will assist with daily living, accompany appointments, and help participants engage with community activities under individual plans.

Paid orientation and CPR/First Aid training are provided. This full‑time role offers a Fri 3p-11p shift, Sat 8a-3p and 3p-11p, $17.50–$19/hour, and a $1,000 sign‑on bonus.

Qualifications

• Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate in the community.
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated team member.
• Proven history of reliable, responsible behavior in work or volunteering.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with daily living tasks and accompany medical appointments as needed.
• Support participation in community activities and implement Individual Support Plans.

Skills

Commitment to inclusion

Team collaboration

Conscientiousness

Community engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Venture Community Services in Spencer, MA seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to empower adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will assist with daily living, accompany appointments, and help participants engage with community activities under individual plans.

Paid orientation and CPR/First Aid training are provided. This full‑time role offers a Fri 3p-11p shift, Sat 8a-3p and 3p-11p, $17.50–$19/hour, and a $1,000 sign‑on bonus.