Direct Support Professional II - Asleep Overnight

Overview

Direct Support Professional II - Asleep Overnight — Seven Hills Community Services, an Affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation

This role acts as a caregiver for a wide range of individuals with an intellectual disability, developmental disability, or an acquired brain injury (ABI or TBI). Customer service skills, administrative skills, and compassion for others are all traits of a Direct Support Professional.

Support Advocates are responsible for the provision of day-to-day services to program participants. To assist and/or teach individuals varying levels of personal care (which may include bathing, toileting, teeth brushing, etc.), so individuals always look and feel their best. To assist and/or teach individuals in household maintenance, meal prep, and/or shopping, while providing ongoing opportunities for individuals to assume increasing control and responsibility over their daily lives.

Support Advocates may also accompany individuals to appointments. Administering medications (or supporting self-medication) in accordance with residential guidelines. To follow routines of the individuals, including, but not limited to, Behavior Support Plans, personal care, Physical Therapy, etc.

Support Advocates are provided a paid 5-day New Employee Orientation and receive training on CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP). They also receive program-specific training at the work site.

Education & Experience:

• 18+ years old
• High school diploma, GED, or HiSET required
• 1-3 years of related experience preferred
• Valid Driver’s License & Good Driving Record
• CPR/First Aid and MAP certification required (paid training provided if needed)

• 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 your team

Pay: $23.50/hr awake hours (additional $1/hr differential for active MAP certification); $17.50 asleep hours (no differential).

Seven Hills has opportunities for direct care providers with many years of experience, as well as for college students, stay-at-home moms and dads, paraprofessionals, or teachers looking for a new career opportunity. Part-time jobs offer flexible schedules in the healthcare industry. Our full-time benefits include reduced tuition on select online degree programs, tuition reimbursement, three weeks of vacation time, and a generous retirement match, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

• Health Insurance:
  Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure.
• Student Loan Assistance:
  Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution.
• Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships
• Tuition Assistance:
  Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework
• Home Mortgage Initiative:
  Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills

• Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year
• Vacation Cash-Out Option
• 3 Paid Personal Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Accrued Paid Sick Time

Thank you for your interest in Seven Hills Foundation! If you experience any difficulty in applying or need assistance, please contact the main office at .

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The mission of Seven Hills Foundation is to promote and encourage the empowerment of people with significant challenges so that each may pursue their highest possible degree of personal well-being and independence.