Activities Specialist

Seven Hills Foundation; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25%

33% Employer match based on tenure

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation is seeking a part-time DSP Activities Specialist in Worcester, MA. The role includes supporting individuals with daily living activities, developing engaging programs, and collaborating on behavior plans to promote independence and community integration.

Typical shift is Monday through Friday, 8am-2pm, with a pay rate of $20.50/hour. A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are required, along with 1–3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of related experience preferred.
• Standard driver’s license – class C or class D preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support personal care needs: assist individuals with dining, toileting, and transfers with dignity.
• Develop and lead individual and group activities to promote skill development, independence, and community integration.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to create and implement behavior plans for each individual.
• Assist with transportation to activities and appointments as needed.
• Evaluate and document progress through satisfaction surveys and ISPs.

Education

High School Diploma/GED/HiSET

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Worcester, MA 01603-1260
• Position Type: Regular Part-Time
• Education Level: High School Diploma/GED/HiSET
• Salary Range: $20.50 - $20.50 hourly
• Job Shift: Fixed Weekday Shift (Monday to Friday)
• Job Category: DSP & DSP Supervisors Activities Specialist

Pay: $20.50/hour

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-2pm

Are you passionate about empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve their fullest potential? The Seven Hills Foundation offers innovative and creative programming that provides opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and brain injury to develop skills necessary to pursue interests in employment, recreation, and social interaction.

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, & 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!

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

Why Join Seven Hills:

• Innovative Environment: Engage in a dynamic setting that promotes personal choice and self-determination through diverse activities such as art, technology, health and wellness, and vocational training.
• Professional Growth: Participate in committees and training while working in a collaborative environment.
• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to programs that help individuals enrich their lives, broaden core competencies, and enjoy a full range of activities while cultivating a network of relationships in and around their communities

What You’ll Do:

• Support Personal Care Needs: Assist individuals with dining, toileting, and transfers, ensuring their comfort and dignity.
• Implement Engaging Programs: Develop and lead individual and group activities that promote skill development, independence, and community integration.
• Collaborate on Behavior Plans: Work with the clinical team to create and implement behavior management strategies tailored to each individual.
• Facilitate Transportation: Assist with transporting participants to various activities and appointments as needed.
• Evaluate and Document Progress: Conduct satisfaction surveys, document participant progress, and ensure compliance with Individual Support Plans (ISPs).

Qualifications

• High School diploma and one (1) year related experience.
• Standard driver’s license – class C or class D
• 1 – 3 years of related experience