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209-19 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services · Rutland, MA · 3 days ago
OTHR$17.5–$19/hrPart-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. 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.

Direct Support Professional - Sign on Bonus Paid Training!

  • Schedule: Thurs - Sat 11p-9a Part-Time: 30 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

Qualifications

  • Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and in their own lives.
  • Variated 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.

Requirements

  • Must be 21+ with reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 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.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the program and individuals supported.

Benefits

  • 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

Pay

  • Pay rate: $17.50 - 19.00 per hour

Schedule

  • Schedule: Thurs - Sat 11p-9a Part-Time: 30 hours

Skills

  • Empowering individuals to be active in their lives
  • Supporting with daily living activities
  • Assisting with medical appointments
  • Administering medications
  • Following Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans
  • Evacuating individuals in case of emergencies

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

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