Direct Support Professional I - Childrens Congregate Care

Make a difference every day by joining Seven Hills Foundation as a Direct Support Professional I. Become part of a compassionate team providing trauma-informed, individualized care to youth with complex medical and behavioral needs in Groton, Massachusetts. Support adolescents ages 12–18 in a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.

Pay

$22.00-$23.00/hour

Schedule

(NR) Per Diem - Minimum of 2 shifts per month

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, 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.
• 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.

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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

About the Role

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.