Assistant Residence Director

Seven Hills Foundation; Leicester (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plan (25% match)

Tuition Assistance

Home Mortgage Initiative

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation seeks an Assistant Residence Director to support daily residence operations and lead residential staff in Massachusetts. The role emphasizes person-centered care, team leadership, and community engagement, with on-call coverage as needed and weekend support.

Starting pay is $22.50/hr with location-based differentials. Benefit offerings include health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance for full-time employees. MAP certification eligibility noted.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Residence Director with oversight of daily residence operations.
• Supervise and train residential staff, modeling best practices in care and support.
• Lead teams by example, promoting collaboration, problem-solving, and positive communication.
• Provide on-call coverage as needed, including occasional weekends and RD vacation coverage.
• Support residents to learn, practice, and master life skills, fostering independence and community engagement.
• Monitor health, nutrition, medication administration, and appointments in accordance with guidelines.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly residential spaces, ensuring a comfortable home environment.
• Maintain positive relationships with residents’ families, guardians, and external service providers.
• Assist with budgeting, tracking expenses, and maintaining records; participate in meetings.
• Complete required certifications and ongoing training (e.g., MAP, CPR, First Aid).

Tools

MAP certification

CPR

First Aid

Job description

Pay: $22.50/hr with an additional $1/hr for active MAP certification

Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 11am -7pm, Saturday 8am - 4pm

Are you ready to take the next step in residential care leadership? Seven Hills is seeking a dedicated Assistant Residence Director to support the day-to-day operations of our residential programs and help individuals with developmental disabilities thrive in their communities. This role provides hands-on leadership experience and opportunities to develop skills for future operations management.

Starting pay is $22.50/hour, with additional differentials based on location and qualifications. Cape-based programs offer a $1/hour differential. Martha’s Vineyard programs offer a $4/hour differential, with the exception of the Franklin Street program, which offers $3/hour. An additional $1/hour differential is available for employees with active MAP certification, except at non–Franklin Street programs on Martha’s Vineyard.

All asleep hours are paid at $17.50/hour.

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

Responsibilities

Residential Leadership & Supervision

• Assist the Residence Director with the oversight of daily residence operations.
• Supervise and train residential staff, modeling best practices in care and support.
• Lead teams by example, promoting collaboration, problem-solving, and positive communication.
• Provide on-call coverage as needed, including occasional weekends and RD vacation coverage.

Individual Support & Care

• Support residents to learn, practice, and master life skills, fostering independence and community engagement.
• Implement Individual Support Plans (ISP) and therapeutic interventions with accuracy and consistency.
• Monitor health, nutrition, medication administration, and appointments in accordance with guidelines.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly residential spaces, ensuring a comfortable home environment.

Community & Family Engagement

• Maintain positive relationships with residents’ families, guardians, and external service providers.
• Support community integration and social opportunities for residents.
• Advocate for residents’ goals and interests within the residence and the broader community.

Administrative & Operational Duties

• Assist with financial management, including budgeting, tracking individual expenses, and maintaining records.
• Participate in supervision meetings, staff meetings, and performance evaluations.
• Document care and progress notes, ensuring compliance with agency standards.
• Complete required certifications and ongoing training (e.g., MAP, CPR, First Aid).

Why Join Seven Hills Foundation?

At Seven Hills, you’ll have the opportunity to grow as a residential leader while making a tangible difference in the lives of the individuals we support. This role is ideal for professionals looking to develop their leadership skills in a supportive, collaborative environment dedicated to person-centered care, inclusion, and community engagement.

Step into a role where your leadership, compassion, and dedication help individuals thrive.