Direct Support Specialist: Sign-On Bonus & Paid Training

Venture Community Services; Spencer (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO & Sick Time

Referral Bonus

Tuition Remission

Supportive Environment

Job summary

Venture Community Services in Spencer, MA is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to empower adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will support daily living activities, accompany medical appointments, handle household tasks, meals, shopping, and personal care.

Paid training and a full-time 40-hour schedule are provided. A sign-on bonus is offered, along with comprehensive benefits and ongoing education opportunities.

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 adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing and personal care.
• Help them attend medical appointments, banking, community outings and activities.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals.
• Administer medications per medical guidelines and agency policies.

Skills

Team player

Flexibility

Communication skills

Commitment to helping others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Venture Community Services in Spencer, MA is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to empower adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will support daily living activities, accompany medical appointments, handle household tasks, meals, shopping, and personal care.

Paid training and a full-time 40-hour schedule are provided. A sign-on bonus is offered, along with comprehensive benefits and ongoing education opportunities.