Direct Support Professional I - Childrens Congregate Care (2950

Direct Support Professional I - Childrens Congregate Care

Hopedale, MA 01747

Salary Range $22.00 - $23.00 Hourly Position Type Regular Part-Time Job Shift Second Shift (Weekends &/or Weekdays) Education Level High School Diploma/GED/HiSET Category DSP & DSP Supervisors

Direct Support Professional I – Children's Congregate Care

Pay: $22.00-$23.00/hour

Schedule:

Various days 3p-11pm. Includes every other weekend shifts/rotating holidays.

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and reach their full potential? Join Seven Hills Foundation as a Direct Support Professional I and become part of a compassionate team providing trauma-informed, individualized care to youth with complex medical and behavioral needs.

Working in our Medically Complex Behavioral Residence in Groton, Massachusetts, you'll support adolescents ages 12–18 in a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment where every interaction can have a lasting impact.

Benefits for Full-time employees:

• 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!

Work-Life Balance:

• 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

Benefits for Part-time Employees:

• Accrued Paid Sick Time
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match (Minimum of 20 worked hours per week)
• Student Loan Assistance:
  Consolidation and free debt counseling!
• Personal PTO - (Minimum 20 hour regular part-time schedule - does not apply to per diem)

What You'll Do

As a Direct Support Professional, you'll play an essential role in creating a positive, supportive environment where youth can heal, grow, and thrive.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide direct care, supervision, and support to youth in a 24/7 residential setting.
• Build trusting, professional relationships while maintaining healthy boundaries.
• Foster a safe, therapeutic, and trauma-informed environment that promotes emotional regulation, social development, and positive behavior.
• Support daily living activities, including meals, personal care, laundry, household chores, and recreational activities.
• Monitor safety, identify potential risks, and respond appropriately to crisis situations using de-escalation techniques and approved physical interventions when necessary.
• Accurately complete shift notes, medication documentation, incident reports, and other required records.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and agency policies.
• Collaborate with supervisors and multidisciplinary team members to provide consistent, high-quality care.
• Participate in required trainings and maintain a professional, dependable presence on every shift.

Why Join Seven Hills Foundation?

At Seven Hills, you'll find more than a job—you'll discover a meaningful career where your compassion, patience, and dedication help transform the lives of young people every day. You'll work alongside a supportive team that values collaboration, professional growth, and creating positive outcomes for the youth we serve.

If you're ready to make a lasting impact and build a rewarding career in human services, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help create brighter futures for youth who need it most.

• High school diploma/GED/HiSET required
• Standard driver's license – class C or class D
• 1 – 3 years of related experience