6006-13 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.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and support adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities by empowering them to be as active in their lives as they can.
• Assist with household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, and other personal care needs so individuals look and feel their best.
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments, banking, community outings, and other activities.
• Administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and adhere to medical guidelines.
• Assist with evacuating individuals safely from the home in the event of an emergency.
• Maintain certifications, comply with agency policies, and follow all DDS regulations/policies.

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.
• 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.
• Employees must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability 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.

Training

• Paid New Employee Orientation.
• Paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP).
• Program and person-specific training at the individuals’ home.

Benefits

• $1000 sign-on bonus for full-time and $500 for part-time employees.
• 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.

Pay

$17.50 - $19.00 per hour (Paid Training).

Schedule

• Sunday 11p–9a
• Wednesday 11p–9a
• Part-time: 20 hours per week

Location: Gardner, MA