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6012-07 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services · Webster, MA · Today
OTHR$17.5–$19/hrInternship

This open position is in a highly behavioral residential home setting.

About the role

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. Support needs include, but are not limited to, household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, and other personal care tasks so individuals may always look and feel their best.

The DSP may assist with medical appointments, banking, community integration, outings, medication administration, and following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, goals, and medical guidelines. DSP workers must safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency and maintain certifications in compliance with Agency policies and DDS regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide personal care assistance (bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etc.)
  • Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, and shopping
  • Support individuals in attending medical appointments, banking, and community activities
  • Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans
  • Follow medical guidelines and Agency policies
  • Safely evacuate individuals in case of an emergency
  • Maintain required certifications and comply with DDS regulations

Requirements

  • Must be 21+ with a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience working in a residential setting with highly behavioral individuals
  • Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English
  • Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community
  • Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer, or school history)
  • Ability to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member

Qualifications

  • Varied interests and personal connections in the local community
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job

Training

  • Paid New Employee Orientation
  • Paid CPR/First Aid certification
  • PABC (Preventing Abuse and Neglect in the Community) training
  • Defensive Driving training
  • Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification
  • Program and person-specific training at the individuals’ home

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus: $1,000 for Full Time, $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 work environment

Pay

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

Schedule

  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Monday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Part-time: 32 hours per week

Location: Webster, MA

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