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).