Holden, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
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: Patient Advocacy, Household Maintenance, Meal Preparation, Personal Care, Medication Administration
Leicester, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
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: Nursing Care, Medication Administration, Patient Assessment, Health Education, HIPAA Compliance
Leicester, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
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: Nursing Care, Medication Administration, Patient Assessment, Health Education, HIPAA Compliance
Leicester, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
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: Patient Advocacy, Household Maintenance, Meal Preparation, Medication Administration, Behavior Support Planning
Dudley, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
Description Direct Support ProfessionalJob Details Job Type Part-time: 14 hours Schedule: Sat & Sun 3p-9p Pay Rate: $17.50-$19.00 per hour. Paid training by Venture! New Hire Bonus!! Dudley, MA • Residential Description …
Skills: Advocacy, Patient Care, Medication Administration, Behavior Support Planning, Household Maintenance
Dudley, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
Description Direct Support ProfessionalJob Details Job Type Part-time: 16 hours Schedule: Sun & Sat 7a-3p Pay Rate: $17.50-$19.00 per hour. Paid training by Venture! New Hire Bonus!! Dudley, MA • Residential Description …
Skills: Advocacy, Household Maintenance, Meal Preparation, Medication Administration, Behavior Support Planning
Webster, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
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, Household Maintenance, Meal Preparation, Medication Administration, Behavior Support Planning
Webster, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
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, Household Maintenance, Meal Preparation, Medication Administration, Behavior Support Planning
Auburn, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
Description Direct Support Professional Job Details Job Type Part-Time: Sun 8a-10p, Wed 2p-10p, Sat 8a-10p 36 Hours Auburn, MA• Residential Description Venture Community Services provides support to individuals facing di…
Skills: Advocacy, Household Maintenance, Meal Preparation, Medication Administration, Behavior Support Planning
Dudley, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
Description Direct Support Professional Job Details Job Type: Full Time: 40 hours Schedule: Sun-Thurs 3p-11p Dudley, MA • Residential Description Venture Community Services provides support to individuals facing diverse …
Skills: Advocacy, Household Maintenance, Meal Preparation, Medication Administration, Behavior Support Plans
Dudley, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
Description Direct Support Professional Job Details Job Type: Part-Time 32 hours Schedule: Sun7a-3p, Tues-Wed 7a-3p, Sat 7a-3p Dudley, MA • Residential Description Venture Community Services provides support to individua…
Skills: Advocacy, Household Maintenance, Meal Preparation, Medication Administration, Behavior Support Planning
Dudley, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
Description Direct Support Professional Job Details Job Type Part-Time 16 hours Schedule Fri-Sat 7a-3p Dudley, MA • Residential Description Venture Community Services provides support to individuals facing diverse challe…
Skills: Advocacy, Household Maintenance, Meal Preparation, Medication Administration, Behavior Support Planning
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$20/hr
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: Leadership, Crisis Management, Medication Administration, Case Documentation, Patient Care
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$20/hr
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: Leadership, Supervision, Crisis Management, Medication Administration, Case Documentation
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
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: Patient Advocacy, Household Maintenance, Meal Preparation, Medication Administration, Behavior Support Planning
Winchendon, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
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, Household maintenance, Meal preparation, Medication administration, Behavior support planning
Gardner, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
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, Household Maintenance, Meal Preparation, Medication Administration, Behavior Support Planning
Gardner, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
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, Household Maintenance, Meal Preparation, Medication Administration, Behavior Support Planning
Gardner, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
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, Household Maintenance, Meal Preparation, Medication Administration, Behavior Support Planning
Easton, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$21/hr
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, Programmatic Supervision, Budget Management
Holden, Massachusetts, United States • On-site
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The DSP advocates for and supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to empower their independence and community activity. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, administering medications, and following individual support plans.
Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation. Fluency in English and a commitment to assisting people with disabilities are required.
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.
Schedule: Sun 8a-4p, Tues 10:30p-8:30a
Part-time: 18 hours
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.
Requirements
Pathways to Empowerment
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
Based on 1733 listings with disclosed salaries, most social services jobs in Massachusetts pay between $60k–$107k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
There are currently 8,776 open social services positions in Massachusetts listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Companies currently hiring include MassDEP, Venture Community Services, Guardian Angel Senior Services, Vinfen, Seven Hills Foundation, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
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