Direct Support Professional II - Awake Overnight

Seven Hills Foundation•Grafton, MA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

A Support Advocate at Seven Hills Foundation is a direct support professional (DSP) who acts as a caregiver for individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, or acquired brain injuries (ABI or TBI). The role requires customer service skills, administrative skills, and compassion. Seven Hills Foundation offers opportunities for individuals with varying levels of experience, including college students, stay-at-home parents, paraprofessionals, and teachers seeking new career paths. Part-time positions offer flexible schedules. The organization is a growing nonprofit with 4,500 dedicated professionals, emphasizing diversity and inclusion, and provides stability as essential workers.

Requirements

18+ years old
High school diploma, GED, or HiSET required.
Valid Driver’s License & Good Driving Record
CPR/First Aid and MAP certification required (paid training provided if needed).

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of related experience preferred.
Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and in their own lives.
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, dedicated member of your team.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the provision of day-to-day services to our program participants.
To assist and/ or teach individuals varying levels of personal care which may include bathing, toileting, teeth brushing etc. so individuals always look and feel their best.
To assist and/ or teach individuals household maintenance, meal prep and/or shopping, while providing ongoing opportunities for individuals to assume increasing control & responsibility over their daily lives.
Support Advocates may also accompany individuals on appointments as well.
Administering medications (or supporting them to self-medicate) in accordance with residential guidelines.
To follow routines of the individuals including, but not limited to; Behavior Support Plans, personal care, Physical Therapy, etc

Benefits

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, & 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!
Accrued Paid Sick Time
Personal PTO - (Minimum 20 hour regular part-time schedule - does not apply to per diem)
Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year!
Vacation Cash-Out Option
3 Paid Personal Days
11 Paid Holidays