Direct Support Professional I - Respite (3006)

About the Role

The Respite worker provides families of children with special health care needs relief from their responsibilities by offering one-to-one direct care for their child within or outside the home, implementing a safety and service plan. All duties vary depending on the specific needs of each child, with parent/caretaker providing all necessary training. The safety plan must be reviewed and implemented as needed.

Seven Hills offers opportunities for direct care providers with varying levels of experience, including college students, stay-at-home parents, paraprofessionals, or teachers seeking part-time work. As an essential worker, you’ll join a growing nonprofit of 4,500 dedicated professionals that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe one-to-one care per the plan for children with special health care needs as directed by parents/caretakers (exceptions apply for siblings receiving respite services).
• Offer socialization opportunities within or outside the home when appropriate.
• Relieve families from caring for their child with special health care needs.
• Perform all necessary self-care tasks as needed by the individual supported.
• Provide transportation to and from social activities only as approved by the parent/caretaker.
• Carry out specific tasks outlined in the respite safety and service plan.
• Submit required documentation (timesheets, incident reports) to the coordinator in a timely manner.
• Be on call as needed per approved hours and parent request.
• Contribute to positive morale through professional communication and interactions.
• Arrive punctually and participate in all required meetings and trainings.
• Drive individuals to destinations necessary for a full and diversified life, following all safety and legal regulations.
• Support other areas of the agency as needed.
• Respond effectively to potential safety hazards and emergencies.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment by respecting property and equipment.
• Follow proper maintenance instructions and report incidents as required by regulations.
• Ensure workplace safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why Join Seven Hills Foundation?

At Seven Hills Foundation, your work has a purpose. You’ll join a mission-driven team dedicated to supporting children, adults, and families in building meaningful, fulfilling lives. We believe in respect, inclusion, collaboration, and the power of every individual to reach their potential. Whether you’re providing direct care, supporting families, working in healthcare, education, administration, or leading a team, your contributions make a difference every day.

When you join Seven Hills Foundation, you become part of a community that values professional growth, teamwork, compassion, and making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or HiSet.
• Standard driver’s license (Class C or Class D).

Pay

$19.00 per hour.

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%) and reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills.
• Generous Accrued Paid Vacation with a 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 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).