Direct Support Professional — Sign-On Bonus & Training

Venture Community Services; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 50,145,000 - 54,443,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

PTO and sick time

Referral bonus

Job summary

Venture Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional to empower adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will advocate for independence and community participation, providing daily living support, transportation assistance, and attendance at appointments as needed.

Starting pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour with paid training, a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time and a $500 bonus for part-time staff, and a Sunday–Wednesday 11p–9a shift for full-time (40 hours).

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 22+ with ID by promoting independence.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as household chores, meals, shopping, and appointments.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and medical guidelines.

Skills

Team player

Compassionate care

Reliability

Community engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Venture Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional to empower adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will advocate for independence and community participation, providing daily living support, transportation assistance, and attendance at appointments as needed.

Starting pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour with paid training, a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time and a $500 bonus for part-time staff, and a Sunday–Wednesday 11p–9a shift for full-time (40 hours).