400-06 Direct Support Professional

6 days ago


Worcester, United States Venture Community Services Inc Full 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. Venture Community Services offers an excellent benefits package, values work-life balance and promotes a culture of inclusion and equity where employees’ opinions matter.

**Direct Support Professional - Sign on Bonus Paid Training**

**Schedule**:Mon 9a-11a (Staff Meeting) Weds 11p-8a, Thurs 11p-9a,Fri 11p-9a, Sat 11p-8a

**Full-time**:40 hours

**Salary**:$16.00 Paid training provided by Venture

**Sign on Bonus**:$1000 for full-time and $500.00 for part-time employees

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. The Direct Support Professional acts as a care giver for the individual within the group home. Their support needs include, but are not limited to, household maintenance within the group home, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etc. so that they may always look and feel their best. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) may be asked to assist them to their medical appointments, banking, assist them to become active members of their community, attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and to follow medical guidelines that are in place.

DSP workers are provided paid New Employee Orientation, paid CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP), as well as program and person specific training at the individuals’ home. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in the event of an emergency.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) workers must maintain certifications, handle job related duties in compliance 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.

**Benefits**:

- Health Insurance
- Vision
- Dental
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Referral Program
- And more

**Requirements**:

- High School Degree or G.E.D.
- Must be 21+ years old, have a valid driver’s license, daily use of a car on site (preferred but not required) and be available by telephone for daily contact.



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