Jobs · OTHR · Massachusetts

Direct Support Professional II

Seven Hills Foundation · Lakeville, MA · 4 days ago
On-siteOTHR$20.5/hrFull-time

Starting pay is $20.50/hour for awake hours (additional $1.00 differential for active MAP certification); $17.50/hour for asleep hours. Per Diem Support Advocate is a direct support professional (DSP) position at Seven Hills Foundation, acting as a caregiver for individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, or acquired brain injuries (ABI or TBI).

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day services to program participants.
  • Assist and/or teach individuals varying levels of personal care (e.g., bathing, toileting, teeth brushing).
  • Assist and/or teach household maintenance, meal prep, and shopping, fostering independence.
  • Accompany individuals to appointments as needed.
  • Administer medications or support self-medication per residential guidelines.
  • Follow individual routines, including Behavior Support Plans, personal care, and Physical Therapy.
  • Support individuals with disabilities to fully participate in their community and lives.

Requirements

  • Customer service, administrative skills, and compassion for others.
  • Varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
  • Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer, or school history).
  • Ability to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.

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: Partnerships with colleges and universities.
  • 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: 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 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).

Pay

$20.50/hour for awake hours (additional $1.00/hour differential for active MAP certification); $17.50/hour for asleep hours.

Schedule

Per Diem (flexible scheduling available).

Similar jobs