Direct Support Professional - Sign-On Bonus & Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Company paid life insurance for full/1

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

Job summary

Venture Community Services Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to empower adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves daily living support, community participation, and adherence to care plans. Paid training and a sign-on bonus are provided.

Part-time schedule includes 20 hours weekly with overnight shifts (Sun 11p-9a, Sat 11p-9a). Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour, with additional benefits such as health/dental/vision insurance and paid time off.

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 intellectual and developmental disabilities to be active in their lives.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and personal care.
• Help clients attend medical appointments, banking, community activities and outings; follow care and medical guidelines.
• Administer medications where required and follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans.

Skills

Compassionate care

Fluent English

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Venture Community Services Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to empower adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves daily living support, community participation, and adherence to care plans. Paid training and a sign-on bonus are provided.

Part-time schedule includes 20 hours weekly with overnight shifts (Sun 11p-9a, Sat 11p-9a). Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour, with additional benefits such as health/dental/vision insurance and paid time off.