Direct Support Specialist — Paid Training & Sign-On Bonus

Venture Community Services Inc.; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Company paid life insurance for full-­

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环境

Job summary

Venture Community Services Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to empower adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them participate fully in daily life and the community.

This full-time role offers paid training, a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees, a $17.50-$19 hourly wage, and schedule coverage Wed 1:30p–11p, Thu 2:30p–11p, Fri 3p–11p, Sat 9a–11p.

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 household maintenance, meals, shopping, bathing, dressing, and personal care.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals; administer medications per guidelines.

Skills

Commitment to community participation

Local community connections

Conscientiousness

Team collaboration

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, helping them participate fully in daily life and the community.

This full-time role offers paid training, a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees, a $17.50-$19 hourly wage, and schedule coverage Wed 1:30p–11p, Thu 2:30p–11p, Fri 3p–11p, Sat 9a–11p.