Activities Specialist (2738)

Seven Hills Foundation; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Enhanced Retirement Plan

Employer match

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Home Mortgage Initiative

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation is seeking an Activities Specialist to empower individuals with disabilities by leading engaging programs and supporting daily living skills in a respectful, patient-centered environment.

This role serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and brain injury, helping them pursue interests in employment, recreation, and social interaction through creative activity planning and collaboration with clinical staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license (Class C or D) required.
• 1–3 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 ISPs.

Skills

Related experience (1-3 years)

Education

High School Diploma/GED/HiSET

Tools

Driver's license (Class C or D)

Job description

Activities Specialist

Pay: $20.50/hr

Monday through Friday 730am-330pm

Activities Specialist, 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:

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.
• Seven Hills
• 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.
• Seven Hills Ready to make a difference?

Responsibilities

• 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/GED/HiSET
• Standard driver's license - class C or class D
• 1 - 3 years of related experience