L6003-12 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services; Gardner (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

Paid time off and sick time (40 hours)

Employee Referral Bonus program

Tuition Remission

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Venture Community Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Gardner, MA to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role includes helping with daily living tasks, attending community activities, and implementing support plans in a respectful, empowering manner.

The position offers a new pay rate ($17.50–$19.00/hour), a sign-on bonus, paid training, and benefits. Schedule includes weekday evenings and weekend coverage, with full-time and part-time

Qualifications

• Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate in their community and own lives.
• Diverse local community connections.
• Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior in work, volunteer, or school.
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering independence.
• Assist with household tasks, meal prep, shopping, appointments, and community activities.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and medical guidelines.

Skills

Commitment to helping others

Community engagement

Conscientiousness

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Venture Community Services provides support to individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate and dedicated workforce using innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity.

Job Type

Full-time

Direct Support Professional – Sign on Bonus! New Pay Rate! Paid Training!

Venture Community Services offers an excellent benefits package, values work-life balance and promotes a culture of inclusion and equity where employees’ opinions matter.

Schedule

Wed 3p-11p, Thurs&Fri 2p-11p Sat 9a-11p

Part Time

40 hours

Pay rate

$17.50 - 19.00 per hour

Sign On Bonus

$1000 for Full Time and $500 for Part Time employees

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for advocating and supporting adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities by empowering them to be as active in their lives as they can. Their support needs include, but are not limited to, household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etc…so that they may always look and feel their best. The DSP may be asked to assist them to their medical appointments, banking, assist them to become active members of their community, attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and to follow medical guidelines that are in place.

DSP workers are provided paid New Employee Orientation, paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP), as well as program and person specific training at the individuals’ home. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in the event of an emergency.

DSP workers must maintain certifications, handle job related duties in compliance with Agency policies and follow all DDS regulations/policies.

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.

Benefits

• Sign on Bonus
• Company paid life insurance for full time employees
• Health insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Earned Paid time off and 40 hours of sick timeEmployee Referral Bonus program
• Tuition Remission
• Supportive and encouraging working environment

Requirements

• High School Degree or G.E.D.
• Must be 21+ years old, have a valid driver’s license, daily use of a car on site (preferred but not required) and be available by telephone for daily contact.