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129-11 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services · Southbridge, MA · 5 days ago
OTHR$17.5–$19/hrFull-time

About the role

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. The opportunity to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities has untold rewards. At Venture, we are committed to empowering our employees through ongoing education and innovative training opportunities that cultivate talents. Venture Community Services offers an excellent benefits package, values work-life balance and promotes a culture of inclusion and equity where employees’ opinions matter.

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.

Responsibilities

  • Advocate for and support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to maximize their independence and community participation
  • Assist with activities of daily living: household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, oral hygiene
  • Accompany individuals to medical appointments, banking, and community outings
  • Administer medications according to prescribed guidelines
  • Implement Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, and individual goals
  • Follow medical guidelines and DDS regulations/policies
  • Maintain required certifications (CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, MAP)
  • Safely evacuate individuals from the home in emergencies
  • Complete paid New Employee Orientation and ongoing program-specific training

Requirements

  • Age 21 or older with reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience working in a residential setting with highly behavioral individuals
  • 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
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write in fluent English
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the program and individuals supported, including holidays, overnights, or double-shifts
  • Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus: $1,000 for full-time employees, $500 for part-time employees
  • 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
  • Paid training (New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, MAP, and program-specific training)

Pay

Hourly rate: $17.50–$19.00 per hour (with paid training provided). Salary range: $19.50–$21.00 per hour.

Schedule

Sun 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Sun 4:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Mon 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Tue 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., Wed 12:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Part-time: 40 hours per week.

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