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 individuals with an intellectual disability, developmental disability, or an acquired brain injury (ABI or TBI). Customer service skills, administrative skills, and compassion are essential for a Direct Support Professional.

Pay: $20.50/hr awake hours (additional $1/hr differential for active MAP certification); $17.50 asleep hours (no differential).

Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield with generous company contribution
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure
• Student Loan Assistance:
  Consolidation, counseling, and 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

Snapshot:
Some duties of a Support Advocate may include the following, depending on resident abilities and program needs. Support Advocates provide day-to-day services to program participants and assist and/or teach individuals varying levels of personal care (e.g., bathing, toileting, teeth brushing) to help individuals look and feel their best. They assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, and shopping, and provide opportunities for individuals to increase control and responsibility over daily lives.

They may accompany individuals to appointments. They may administer medications or support self-medication in accordance with residential guidelines. They follow routines such as Behavior Support Plans and other personal care or therapeutic activities as applicable.

They receive a paid 5-day New Employee Orientation and training on CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and the Medication Administration Program (MAP). Additional program-specific training is provided 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and their own lives
• Varied interests and personal connections in the local community
• Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer, or school)
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated team member

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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.