--- title: '08 Direct Support Professional' description: Venture Community Services is hiring for the 08 Direct Support Professional role in Dudley, MA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/08-direct-support-professional-at-venture-community-services-01a147a8-b588-7f31-aa75-ab4f6c81aa5e date: 2026-10-30T01:16:50Z og_description: Join Venture Community Services as 08 Direct Support Professional in Dudley, MA. Pays $17.5–$19 per hour. Part-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/k5igjs.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Venture Community Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/venture-community-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Dudley, MA | | **Salary** | $17.5/hr - $19/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Oct 29, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Venture Community Services. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Venture Community Services. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay about $38,000 a year. ## Description Direct Support Professional ### Job Details **Job Type:** Part-Time 24 hours **Schedule:** Sun 7a-3p, Tues 7a-3p, Sat 7a-3p Dudley, MA • Residential ### 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! New Pay Rate! Paid Training!** **Pay rate:** $17.50 - 19.00 per hour – **Paid training provided by Venture!** **Sign On Bonus:** $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 - Must be 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. - High School Degree or G.E.D. - Must be 21+ years old, have a valid driver’s license, daily use of a car on site (preferred but not required) and be available by telephone for daily contact. ## Skills - Onboarding - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr) - Demand-Side Platform (Dsp) - Defensive Driving - Medication Administration - English - First Aid ## Benefits - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Flexible Work Schedules - Health Insurance - Vision Insurance - Professional Development - Sick Leave - Life Insurance - Dental Insurance ## Related - [More jobs at Venture Community Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/venture-community-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Home & Community Care jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/home-and-community-care?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Direct Support Professional jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/home-and-community-care/direct-support-professional?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Massachusetts](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/massachusetts?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 81402 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 52440 jobs - [Venture Community Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/venture-community-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 125 jobs ## Related pages - [Massachusetts](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/massachusetts?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 81402 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 52440 jobs - [Venture Community Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/venture-community-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 125 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)