Why Venture Community Services
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedOffers housing, outreach, and transport for developmentally disabled individuals across Massachusetts.
- Residential Services - Venture provides residential Services for developmentally disabled individuals aged 18 and over, operating for the purpose of teaching independent skills in most areas of daily living throughout massachusetts.$47M spent in FY2024
- Supportive & day habilitation Services - Venture provides supportive Services to persons with developmental disabilities to include independent living skills for person living independently, support to succeed in the workplace as well as day habilitation.$14.2M spent in FY2024
- Transportation Services - Venture provides ambulatory and wheelchair transportation Services to physically and mentally challenged adults to and from educational, vocational and on the job training sites throughout massachusetts.$2.6M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenDescription 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 disabled individuals in the residential and community settings. Work a flexible schedule including, weekends and holidays, and be reassigned from one program to another without prior notice for emergency coverage. An opportunity to gain experience working with varied settings and may lead to part / full time employment opportunities. This position will be compensated on an hourly basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitor individuals for health and safety. Ensure and safeguard individuals' human dignity, rights, and liberties. Safely evacuate individuals in the event of fire or disaster. Ability to Communicate with the Residential Logistics Director at least once every two weeks via phone or email to discuss upcoming openings, give feedback on previous covered shifts, schedule needed training and other concerns. Ability to remain on duty after scheduled hours if you have not been relieved by oncoming staff. Ability to work a minimum of 3 shifts every month; if and when shifts are available.
Physically escort/restrain individuals during emergency situations or behavioral episodes, to ensure safety of individuals and program staff. Physically assist individual, as needed, in bathing and personal hygiene tasks which may include lifts and support to individuals with body weights of 150 - 250 pounds. Physically assist individuals in transfer and carries, both ambulatory and non-ambulatory. Educate and train individuals in goals and objectives specified in ISP and behavior plan. Educate and assist individuals with meal preparation. Educate, transport, accompany and provide supervision to individuals in/to their place of worship. Maintain records and document daily data.
Demonstrate a high regard for each person and sensitivity for cultural values, expectations and goals of individuals, families, staff and others. Display professional attitude and behavior, being courteous, empathetic, helpful and positive in all interpersonal interactions. Work effectively and cooperatively with individuals, staff, families, community members and others; presenting self and Venture in a positive and professional manner. Focus on providing consumer satisfaction as primary goal; regularly seeking feedback and input from persons served. Maintain confidentiality by discussing individual concerns only with appropriate people in private settings.
Be an active listener and utilize clear and direct communication. Assist individuals to identify, develop and participate in a variety of meaningful activities to increase functional independence. Support individuals as appropriate, in making and expressing choices, throughout their day; to include a total communication system. Assist individuals to build on their individual strengths and interests…
About Venture Community Services
From its Form 990- Budget $75.5M · Human Services
- Staff 930 · founded 1975
- Pays its leaders $132K–$287K (10 reported)
- Open jobs 125 · Jobs at Venture Community Services · Full 990 report