550-01 Direct Support Professional- Overnight Awake
Venture Community Services$17.50–$19.00/hrBrockton, MAPart timePosted todayStill open, checked every night- $1,000 sign-on bonus
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This posting states $17.50–$19 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $20.50 an hour, the middle half $18.25–$21, across 242 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Direct support professionals employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $19.67 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
Venture Community Servicesc in Sturbridge reported 82 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 1,850,582 hours worked: 8.9 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.4 per 100 full-time workers at residential mental health and disability facilitiesnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 8.8 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
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About the job
Direct Support Professional – Sign on Bonus! New Pay Rate ! Paid Training!
Schedule : Thurs 11p-9a, Fri 11p-9a, Sat 11p-9a
Part time : 30 hours
Pay : $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, 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
- 18+ 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.
From Venture Community Services's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Venture Community Services
Venture Community Services hires caregivers, nurses and mental health staff in Webster, Dudley and other towns in Massachusetts.
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