Part-Time Direct Support Professional — Impactful Caregiver

Venture Community Services; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Company paid life insurance for part‑/

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Earned Paid time off and 40 hours of S

Sick time

Job summary

Venture Community Services in Southbridge, MA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to advocate for and support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a behavioral residential setting. The shift is Mon-Fri 9a-3p, part-time (30 hours) with a salary of $19.50–$21.00 per hour and a sign-on bonus.

DSPs receive comprehensive training, participate in relevant safety and MAP programs, and work closely with a dedicated team to promote independence and community involvement.

Qualifications

• 21+ with reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working in a residential setting with highly behavioral individuals
• Fluent English in speaking, reading, and writing
• Ability to work as part of a creative, engaged, dedicated team

Responsibilities

• Advocate and support adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be active in their lives
• Assist with household tasks: maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing
• Help individuals attend medical appointments, banking, community activities and outings
• Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and medical guidelines
• Safely evacuate individuals from the home in emergencies

Job description

Venture Community Services in Southbridge, MA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to advocate for and support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a behavioral residential setting. The shift is Mon-Fri 9a-3p, part-time (30 hours) with a salary of $19.50–$21.00 per hour and a sign-on bonus.

DSPs receive comprehensive training, participate in relevant safety and MAP programs, and work closely with a dedicated team to promote independence and community involvement.