Empowering Direct Support Professional — Paid Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Venture Community Services offers a Direct Support Professional position with a sign-on bonus and paid training. Schedule includes evenings and weekends; full-time 40 hours. You will advocate for adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assisting with daily living activities and community participation.

Training provided, benefits offered, and a supportive environment. Join a compassionate team committed to independence, empowerment, and opportunity, with a focus on inclusion

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 by empowering them to be active in their lives.
• Assist with daily living activities including household tasks, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing.
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments, banking, community activities; follow medical and behavioral plans.

Skills

Disability support

Community links

Reliability

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Venture Community Services offers a Direct Support Professional position with a sign-on bonus and paid training. Schedule includes evenings and weekends; full-time 40 hours. You will advocate for adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assisting with daily living activities and community participation.

Training provided, benefits offered, and a supportive environment. Join a compassionate team committed to independence, empowerment, and opportunity, with a focus on inclusion