Overnight Direct Support Professional — $1K Sign-On

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Earned Paid time off

Sick time

Tuition Remission

Employee Referral Bonus program

Job summary

Venture Community Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Massachusetts to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP provides daily living support, companionship, and advocacy to promote independence and community participation.

Paid training is provided, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff. Work involves overnights as scheduled and potential overnights or double shifts per program needs.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ with reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Fluent English speaking, reading and writing.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them participate actively in daily life.
• Assist with household tasks, meal preparation, shopping, personal care and transportation as needed.
• Support attendance at medical appointments, community activities and adherence to behavior and support plans.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Venture Community Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Massachusetts to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP provides daily living support, companionship, and advocacy to promote independence and community participation.

Paid training is provided, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff. Work involves overnights as scheduled and potential overnights or double shifts per program needs.