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 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, Mon 3p-11p, Tue 3p-11p, Wed 3p-11p, Fri 3p-10p, Sat 4p-11p Full-time: 40 hours Pay: $17.50-$19 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, Safety Care, 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…
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