Empowering Direct Support Professional - Sign-On Bonus & Training

Venture-Community-Service; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Company paid life insurance

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 env

Job summary

Venture Community Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for part-time shifts totaling 24 hours. Pay starts at $17.50 to $19.00 per hour with paid training and a sign-on bonus. The DSP helps adults 22+ with disabilities with daily living tasks, community participation, and accompanying to appointments.

Training includes CPR/First Aid, MAP, and more. The role emphasizes empowerment, independence, and quality of life, within a supportive team and a culture of inclusion.

Qualifications

• Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate in the community.
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged team member.
• Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer or school history).
• Must be 21+ with reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and support adults 22+ with intellectual/developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible.
• Assist with household tasks, meals, shopping, appointments, and daily activities.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans to achieve goals.
• Assist with community integration and attend outings as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Venture Community Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for part-time shifts totaling 24 hours. Pay starts at $17.50 to $19.00 per hour with paid training and a sign-on bonus. The DSP helps adults 22+ with disabilities with daily living tasks, community participation, and accompanying to appointments.

Training includes CPR/First Aid, MAP, and more. The role emphasizes empowerment, independence, and quality of life, within a supportive team and a culture of inclusion.