Direct Support Professional II - Behavior Specialist Assistant (3014)

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

Schedule: Monday 4pm - 11pm, Tuesday 3pm - 11pm, Wednesday 4pm - 9pm, Thursday 7am - 4pm, Friday 3pm - 9pm.

About the role

Behavior Specialist Assistants provide direct support to individuals with unique behavioral and/or mental health challenges. In this role, you will ensure residents are living a safe, healthy, and fulfilled life while supporting the continued development of their skills and abilities. The position respects and celebrates individuals’ culture, talents, and contributions, following the Individual and Behavior Support Plan. The goal is to provide each individual with a comfortable, safe home and keep them closely connected to family, friends, and their community.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the overall physical, psychological, and emotional health and safety of participants in residential homes.
• 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 data and developing graphic presentations to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Facilitate and monitor crisis intervention and prevention responses.
• Encourage community and home life engagement to foster new relationships.
• Follow clinical orders and ensure proper administration of medications and treatments.
• Monitor and collect data as required.

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, working in healthcare, education, administration, or leading a team, your contributions make a difference every day. Join a community that values professional growth, teamwork, compassion, and making a positive impact.

Qualifications

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