L6012-10 Direct Support Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Tuition Remission

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Venture Community Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Webster, MA, to support adults 22+ with intellectual/developmental disabilities in a behavioral residential setting. The role emphasizes empowerment, community participation, and daily living support, with paid training provided.

Work schedule includes Sun-Wed 10p-8a; full-time position with a $17.50–$19.00 hourly pay range and a $1000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff, plus benefits and training programs.

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 and support adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in daily living.
• Assist with household tasks, meals, shopping, grooming and taking medications per guidelines.
• Accompany to medical appointments and community activities.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans.
• Ensure safety and emergency evacuation readiness.

Skills

Commitment to helping people

Community involvement

Conscientiousness

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

This open position is in a highly behavioral residential home setting. We are seeking candidates with experience working with behavioral individuals.

Schedule:

Sun-Wed 10p-8a

Part Time:

40 Hours

Salary:

$17.50 - 19.00 (Paid Training!)

Location:

Webster, MA

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, Safety Care, 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 time
• Employee Referral Bonus program
• Tuition Remission
• Supportive and encouraging working environment

Requirements

• Must be 21+ with reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working in a residential setting with highly behavioral individuals.
• Employees must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above, and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job. Employee must be able to speak, read, and write in fluent English.

Salary Description

$17.50-$19.00