Direct Support Professional II - Behavior Specialist Assistant

Seven Hills Foundation • Cumberland, RI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Seven Hills Rhode Island is seeking a Direct Support Professional II - Behavior Specialist Assistant to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and significant life challenges. This role involves providing direct support to ensure residents live safe, healthy, and fulfilled lives, promoting skill development while respecting their culture and talents. The goal is to create a comfortable and safe home environment, fostering connections with family, friends, and the community. The Behavior Specialist Assistant will also be responsible for monitoring and collecting data.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Education or related field preferred
• 4 years of experience in a related field can be substituted for education
• Valid Driver’s License & Good Driving Record.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with behavioral challenges.
• Experience in the field of mental health and developmental disabilities.
• Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and in their own lives.
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of your team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall physical, psychological and emotional health and safety of the participants living in one of our residential homes in the community.
• Provides supports as written in the individual’s support plan that may include personal care, physical lifting and therapeutic holds.
• Assists with an individual’s environment such as cleaning, laundry, shopping, cooking, and budgeting.
• Provides assistance to the Behavior Specialist and Clinical Director in the development of teaching procedures for the implementation of each of the goals and objectives in the Individual Support Plan.
• Assists the Behavior Specialist in the analysis of data collected and development of graphic data presentations to determine teaching program effectiveness.
• Facilitates and monitors crisis intervention and prevention responses when indicated.
• Encourages the development of new relationships and contacts by assisting people to be active in their communities and home life.
• When applicable, follows clinical orders and ensures that medications and treatments are administered following proper medical procedures.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance: With generous company contribution
• Generous Accrued Paid Vacation
• Vacation Cash-Out Option
• Paid Personal Days, Holidays and Sick Time
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: With Employer match
• Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution
• Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level