L6003-12 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Earned Paid time off and 40 hours of S

Job summary

Venture Community Services in Gardner, MA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will help with daily living tasks, accompany clients to appointments, and support independence.

New pay rate announced: $17.50–$19.00 per hour with paid training and a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff ($500 for part-time). The role requires a high school diploma or GED, reliability, and a compassionate, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities.
• Strong community engagement and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, conscientious and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and support adults 22+ with disabilities to participate in daily life.
• Assist with daily living activities including household tasks, meals, shopping, dressing, grooming.
• Accompany clients to medical appointments and community activities; follow plans and medical guidelines.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Adaptability

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

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.

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

Schedule:

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

Part Time

40 hours

Pay rate:

$17.50 - 19.00 per hour – Paid training provided by Venture!

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.

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 time
• Employee 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.