Direct Support Professional II (2794)

Pay: $20.50–$24.50 per awake hour (differentials based on location and qualifications), $17.50 per asleep hour. Cape-based programs offer a $1/hour differential. Martha’s Vineyard programs offer a $4/hour differential, except the Franklin Street program, which offers $3/hour. An additional $1/hour differential is available for employees with active MAP certification, except at non–Franklin Street programs on Martha’s Vineyard.

Schedule

• Monday 3 p.m.–9 p.m.
• Friday 3 p.m.–11 p.m.
• Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Mandatory staff meeting: 3rd Tuesday of every month, 1 p.m.–3 p.m.

About the role

As a Direct Support Professional II, you’ll empower individuals to live meaningful, independent lives in their communities. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the people we support have choice, voice, and control over their lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support and care to individuals in a residential setting.
• Help individuals build independence by teaching life skills at home and in the community.
• Follow and implement Individual Support Plans (ISP) and Behavior Support Plans.
• Assist with personal care, medication administration, and health-related needs.
• Support individuals in community activities, relationships, and social connections.
• Accompany individuals to appointments and ensure overall health and well-being.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data collection to track progress and outcomes.
• Take a leadership role by training and mentoring other staff.
• Assist with budgeting, shopping, and managing personal funds.
• Build strong, positive relationships with families, guardians, and team members.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment.

Requirements

• Ability to support individuals with daily living activities.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or HiSET.
• Active US driver’s license issued from your state of residence.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

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).