Framingham, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
Entry level$3M raised
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 op…
Skills: Advocacy, Patient Care, Medication Administration, Behavior Support Planning, Household Maintenance
Southbridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
Entry level$3M raised
Description Direct Support Professional – Sign on Bonus! New Pay Rate! Paid Training! Schedule: Monday-Friday 7a-3p Full Time: 40 hours Pay: $17.50-19$ per hour – Paid training provided by Venture! Sign On Bonus: $1000 f…
Skills: Advocacy, Household Maintenance, Meal Preparation, Personal Care, Medication Administration
Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$21/hr
Mid level$3M raised
Description Sign on Bonus! New Pay Rate! Paid Training! Schedule: Mon 12p-10p, Tues 2p-11p, Wed 2p-11p, Sat 9a-9p Full Time: 40 Hours NEW PAY RATE: $19.50-21per hour - paid training provided by Venture! $1,000 SIGN ON BO…
Description Are you empathetic, compassionate, teamwork oriented, and looking for a position with growth opportunity? Do you enjoy helping others and having the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life? This po…
Skills: Staff Supervision, ISP Development, Case Management, Advocacy, Team Leadership
Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$27/hr
Mid level$3M raised
Description BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST SUMMARY OF POSITION The Behavioral Health Specialist reports to the Clinical Supervisor of Clinical & Behavioral Services and is responsible for providing the highest quality beha…
Skills: Behavior Plan Development, Functional Behavior Assessments, ABA, Data Analysis, Staff Training
Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Mid level$3M raised
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 op…
Skills: Applied Behavior Analysis, Functional Behavior Assessment, Behavior Support Plan Development, Data Analysis, Clinical Supervision
Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Mid level$3M raised
Description The Driver/Monitor reports to the Transportation Coordinator. Drivers/Monitors are directly responsible for the daily transportation and monitoring of developmentally disabled / physically disabled individual…
Skills: Vehicle Operation, Patient Transport, Safety Monitoring, First Aid, CPR
Description The Driver/Monitor reports to the Transportation Coordinator. Drivers/Monitors are directly responsible for the daily transportation and monitoring of developmentally disabled / physically disabled individual…
Skills: Driving, Patient Transport, Safety Monitoring, First Aid, CPR
Southbridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$25/hr
Mid level$3M raised
Description Are you empathetic, compassionate, teamwork oriented, and looking for a position with growth opportunity? Do you enjoy helping others and having the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life? This po…
Skills: Staff Supervision, ISP Development, Case Management, Advocacy, Team Leadership
Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
Entry level$3M raised
Description Schedule: Minimum of 3 shifts per month Salary: $17.50-$19.00 The Relief Staff reports to the Residential Logistics Director and is responsible for the daily care, supervision and safety of developmentally di…
Skills: Patient Care, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Support, First Aid, CPR
Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
Entry level$3M raised
Description Schedule: Minimum of 3 shifts per month Salary: $17.50-19.00 The Relief Staff reports to the Residential Logistics Director and is responsible for the daily care, supervision and safety of developmentally dis…
Skills: Patient Care, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Support, First Aid, CPR
Greenfield, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
Entry level$3M raised
Description Schedule: Minimum of 3 shifts per month Salary: $17.50-19.00 The Relief Staff reports to the Residential Logistics Director and is responsible for the daily care, supervision and safety of developmentally dis…
Skills: Direct Care, Crisis Intervention, Patient Safety, Behavioral Support, Personal Hygiene Assistance
Description Schedule: Minimum of 3 shifts per month Salary: $17.50-19.00 The Relief Staff reports to the Residential Logistics Director and is responsible for the daily care, supervision and safety of developmentally dis…
Skills: Direct Care, Crisis Intervention, Patient Safety, Behavioral Support, Personal Hygiene Assistance
Description Venture is seeking compassionate and committed shared living providers in the Auburn, Dudley, Oxford, Charlton areas to share their home and life with a person with a disability. The provider helps the person…
Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Entry level$3M raised
Description Venture is seeking compassionate and committed shared living providers in Central Massachusetts to share their home and life with a person with a disability. The provider helps the person with their daily act…
Skills: Caregiving, Medication Administration, Money Management, Transportation, Activities of Daily Living
Description Venture is seeking compassionate and committed shared living providers in the Worcester area to share their home and life with a person with a disability. The provider helps the person with their daily activi…
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 op…
Skills: Empathy, Compassion, Teamwork, Program Management, Staff Supervision
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 op…
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 op…
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 op…
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$17/hr–$19/hr
Part-time
high school
Sign On Bonus, Company Paid Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Earned Paid Time Off
Posted 13h ago
~21 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide advocacy and daily living support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to promote independence and community activity. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, medication administration, and following individual support plans.
Requirements
Candidates must be 21 or older with a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation. Fluency in English and a commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities are required.
Full job description
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!
Pay rate: $17.50-$19.00 per hour – Paid training provided by Venture!
Sign On Bonus: $1000 for Full Time and $500 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. Their support needs include, but are not limited to, household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etc…so that they may always look and feel their best. The 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, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP), as well as program and person specific training at the individuals’ home. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in the event of an emergency.
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:
Sign on Bonus
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 working environment
Requirements
21+ with reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
High School Diploma or GED
Employees must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above, and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job. Employee must be able to speak, read, and write in fluent English.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the program and individuals supported. This may include holidays, overnights, or double-shifts.
Related keywords
Direct Support ProfessionalDSPIntellectual DisabilitiesDevelopmental DisabilitiesMAP CertificationPABCBehavior Support PlansIndividual Support PlansDDS RegulationsResidential CareHealthcareSocial Services
Venture Community Services is committed to providing individuals with disabilities and other challenges, their families and caregivers access to the opportunities they deserve. Through innovative practices and a visionary approach, we set our focus on the uniqueness of each individual and offer personalized support. We foster independence through a continuum of support which includes community residential services, shared living, adult foster care, transportation services and community day programs.
We also offer Professional Training such as ServSafe & CPR / First Aid.
Our Mission: 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.
Venture Core Values: Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Innovation
Offices: 1 Picker Road, Sturbridge, ma 01566, US · 650 N Main Street, Leominster, MA 01453, US · 670 Douglas St, Uxbridge, Massachusetts 01569, US
Venture Community Services is committed to providing individuals with disabilities and other challenges, their families and caregivers access to the opportunities they deserve. Through innovative practices and a visionary approach, we set our focus on the uniqueness of each individual and offer personalized support. We foster independence through a continuum of support which includes community residential services, shared living, adult foster care, transportation services and community day programs.
We also offer Professional Training such as ServSafe & CPR / First Aid.
Our Mission: 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.
Venture Core Values: Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Innovation
Offices: 1 Picker Road, Sturbridge, ma 01566, US · 650 N Main Street, Leominster, MA 01453, US · 670 Douglas St, Uxbridge, Massachusetts 01569, US