Direct Support Lead: Empower Independence & Community

Seven Hills Foundation; Sterling (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Home Mortgage Initiative

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Personal Days

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation is seeking a Direct Support Professional II to empower individuals to live meaningful, independent lives in our residential settings. Starting pay is $21.50/hour, with $17.50 asleep hours and various location-based differentials including Cape and Martha’s Vineyard programs.

MAP certification adds $2/hour where applicable. Full- and part-time roles offer robust benefits including health insurance, retirement matching, student loan assistance, tuition support, home mortgage

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Active US driver’s license from your state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support and care to individuals in a residential setting.
• Help individuals build independence by teaching life skills at home and in the community.
• Follow and implement Individual Support Plans (ISP) and Behavior Support Plans.
• Assist with personal care, medication administration, and health-related needs.
• Support individuals in community activities, relationships, and social connections.
• Accompany individuals to appointments and ensure overall health and well-being.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data collection to track progress and outcomes.
• Take a leadership role by training and mentoring other staff.
• Assist with budgeting, shopping, and managing personal funds.
• Build strong, positive relationships with families, guardians, and team members.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment.
• Ability to support individuals with daily living activities.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED/HiSET

Job description

Seven Hills Foundation is seeking a Direct Support Professional II to empower individuals to live meaningful, independent lives in our residential settings. Starting pay is $21.50/hour, with $17.50 asleep hours and various location-based differentials including Cape and Martha’s Vineyard programs.

MAP certification adds $2/hour where applicable. Full- and part-time roles offer robust benefits including health insurance, retirement matching, student loan assistance, tuition support, home mortgage