6000-10 Direct Support Professional

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.

Location: Gardner, MA

Schedule

Tue 10p–8a, Sat 11p–9a (20 hours per week, part-time)

Pay

$17.50–$19.00 per hour (paid training included)

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be as active in their lives as possible
• Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, and other personal care so individuals look and feel their best
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments, banking, and community outings
• Administer medications
• Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and medical guidelines
• Safely evacuate individuals from the home in the event of an emergency
• Maintain required certifications and handle job-related duties in compliance with agency policies and all DDS regulations

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees ($1,000 for full-time)
• Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees
• Health, 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 New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training
• Program- and person-specific training at the individuals' home