Sturbridge, 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
Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$25/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: Supervision, Case Management, Budget Management, Staff Training, Regulatory Compliance
Dudley, 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 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
Lancaster, 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
Lancaster, 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
Lancaster, 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, Patient Care, Medication Administration, Behavior Support Planning, Household Maintenance
Lancaster, 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, Personal care, Medication administration
Spencer, 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, Personal care, Medication administration
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
The Human Service Coordinator I (Case Manager) provides assessment, outreach, support, service coordination and person-centered advocacy to DMH authorized adults by promoting DMH’s philosophy of recovery, trauma informed…
Skills: Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Risk Management, Person-Centered Planning, Service Coordination
Spencer, 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
Spencer, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
Description The Direct Support Professional reports to the Residential House Manager (or the Assistant Residential House Manager in the absence of the Residential House Manager) and is responsible for the daily care, sup…
Skills: Patient Care, Behavioral Management, Medication Administration, Crisis Intervention, First Aid
Spencer, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
Description The Direct Support Professional reports to the Residential House Manager (or the Assistant Residential House Manager in the absence of the Residential House Manager) and is responsible for the daily care, sup…
Skills: Patient Care, Behavioral Management, Medication Administration, Crisis Intervention, First Aid
Webster, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
Description Job Type: Part-time Schedule: Sun 7a-3p, Sat 3p-11p Part-Time: 16 hours Payrate: $17.50-$19.00 Paid Training by Venture! *Part Time employees will receive a $500 Sign on Bonus – residential direct care only $…
Skills: Patient Advocacy, Meal Preparation, Medication Administration, Behavior Support Planning, Crisis Management
Webster, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
Description Job Type: Part-Time Schedule: Sun, Fri, Sat 11p-7a Part-Time: 24 hours Payrate: $17.50-$19.00 Paid Training by Venture! *Sign on Bonus – residential direct care only The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is r…
Skills: Patient Advocacy, Meal Preparation, Medication Administration, Behavior Support Planning, Crisis Management
Webster, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
Description Job Type: Part-time Schedule: Sat 7a-7p, Sun 7a-3p Part-Time: 20 hours Payrate: $17.50-$19.00 Paid Training by Venture! *Part Time employees will receive a $500 Sign on Bonus – residential direct care only $1…
Skills: Patient Advocacy, Meal Preparation, Medication Administration, Behavior Support Planning, Crisis Management
Stockbridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$23/hr
The Austen Riggs Center Nursery School is seeking a warm, collaborative, EEC-certified Preschool Teacher to help create a safe, engaging, and high-quality learning experience for young children. This is a meaningful oppo…
Skills: Preschool Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Classroom Management, Mentoring, Behavior Strategies
Webster, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
Description This open position is in a highly behavioral residential home setting. We are seeking candidates with experience working with behavioral individuals. Schedule: Fri 10p-8a Part Time: 10 Hours Salary: $17.50 - …
Skills: Behavioral Support, Patient Advocacy, Medication Administration, Crisis Intervention, Household Maintenance
Webster, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
Description This open position is in a highly behavioral residential home setting. We are seeking candidates with experience working with behavioral individuals. Schedule: Mon-Fri 8a-10a, Sat 8a-2:30p Part Time: 16.50 Ho…
Skills: Behavioral Support, Patient Advocacy, Medication Administration, Crisis Intervention, Household Maintenance
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
Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States • On-site
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The Direct Support Professional advocates for and supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to promote 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 willingness to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and overnights, 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 3p-10p, Mon 12p-11p, Tues 3p-11p, Fri 3p-10p, Sat 4p-11p
Full-time: 40 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
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