6012-16 Direct Support Professional
Venture Community Services · Webster, MA · 1 mo ago
OTHR$17.5–$19/hrInternship
About the role
This open position is in a highly behavioral residential home setting. We are seeking candidates with experience working with behavioral individuals. Location: Webster, MA.
Responsibilities
- Advocate and support adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities to empower them to be as active in their lives as possible.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etc.
- Assist individuals to medical appointments, banking, community outings, and attend outings.
- Administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow medical guidelines.
- Ensure safe evacuation of individuals from the home in emergencies.
- Maintain certifications and comply with Agency policies and DDS regulations/policies.
Requirements
- Must be 21+ with reliable transportation 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 in fluent English.
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.
Benefits
- Sign‑on bonus: $1,000 for full‑time, $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.
- Paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program‑specific training.
- Supportive and encouraging working environment.
Pay
$17