Direct Support Professional II - Awake Overnight

Overview

Seven Hills Community Services, an affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation, offers the role of Direct Support Professional II - Awake Overnight. The position pays $20.50/hr for awake hours (with an additional $1/hr differential for active MAP certification).

About the role

This role provides direct support or services with a higher level of skill or experience, contributing to the care and support of service recipients while maintaining quality, service excellence, and ethical standards. It involves training or supervising direct support employees and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans aligned with each person's goals and needs.

Responsibilities

• Support Advocates are responsible for the provision of day-to-day services to program participants, assisting and teaching them in personal care tasks such as bathing, toileting, and teeth brushing to ensure they always look and feel their best.
• Assist and teach individuals in household maintenance, meal prep, and shopping, providing opportunities for individuals to take on increasing control and responsibility over their daily lives.
• Accompany individuals on appointments as needed.
• Administer medications (or support self-medication) according to residential guidelines.
• Follow routines including Behavior Support Plans, personal care, Physical Therapy, etc.
• Receive paid training on CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP).

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• A high school diploma, GED, or HiSET is required.
• One to three years of related experience is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required.
• CPR/First Aid and MAP certification are required (paid training provided if needed).

Benefits

• Full-time employees receive health insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield with generous company contribution, an enhanced retirement plan with 25%-33% employer match based on tenure, student loan assistance, discounted tuition, and tuition reimbursement.
• Part-time employees accrue paid sick time, have an enhanced retirement plan with 25%-33% employer match (minimum of 20 worked hours per week), and receive student loan assistance and personal PTO.

Pay and Schedule

The pay rate is $20.50/hr for awake hours, with an additional $1/hr differential for active MAP certification.

Schedule

The role is Awake Overnight.

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!

Benefits 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).
• Work-Life Balance: 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.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• A high school diploma, GED, or HiSET is required.
• One to three years of related experience is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required.
• CPR/First Aid and MAP certification are required (paid training provided if needed).

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and in their own lives.
• Variated 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, dedicated member of your team.