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Direct Support Professional II - Behavior Specialist Assistant (3013)

Seven Hills Foundation · Cumberland, RI · 1 wk ago
$24/hrFull-time

Pay: $24.00/hour with a $500 sign-on bonus (50% paid at 6 months and 50% paid at 12 months).

Schedule: Sunday 11pm - 9am, Monday 11pm - 9am, Tuesday 11pm - 9am, Wednesday 11pm - 9am.

About the Role

Behavior Specialist Assistants provide direct support to individuals with unique behavioral and/or mental health challenges. This role ensures residents live a safe, healthy, and fulfilled life while supporting the continued development of their skills and abilities. The goal is to provide each individual with a comfortable, safe home, keeping them closely connected to family, friends, and their community.

Responsibilities

  • Provide supports as outlined in the individual’s support plan, including personal care, physical lifting, and therapeutic holds.
  • Assist with daily living tasks such as cleaning, laundry, shopping, cooking, and budgeting.
  • Support the Behavior Specialist and Clinical Director in developing teaching procedures for goals and objectives in the Individual Support Plan.
  • Assist in analyzing collected data and developing graphic data presentations to evaluate program effectiveness.
  • Facilitate and monitor crisis intervention and prevention responses when needed.
  • Encourage the development of new relationships and community engagement for individuals.
  • Follow clinical orders and ensure proper administration of medications and treatments.
  • Monitor and collect data on individual progress and behavior.

Training

  • Paid New Employee Orientation.
  • Training on CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration.
  • Comprehensive program-specific training at the work site.

Benefits (For Full-time Employees)

  • Health and Dental Insurance with generous company contribution.
  • Generous accrued paid vacation with a vacation cash-out option.
  • Paid personal days, holidays, and sick time.
  • Enhanced Retirement Plan with employer match.
  • Student Loan Assistance, including consolidation, counseling, and limited employer contribution.
  • Tuition Assistance for reimbursed or prepaid college coursework.

Benefits are based on position and scheduled hours.

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, or working in administration, your contributions make a difference every day.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED/HiSet.
  • Standard driver’s license – class C or class D.
  • 1 – 3 years of related experience.

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