Direct Support Pro II: Behavioral & Community Care

Seven Hills Foundation; Foster (RI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Generous Paid Vacation

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Plan with Employer match

New Employee Orientation

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation in Rhode Island seeks a Behavior Specialist Assistant to provide direct support to residents with behavioral and mental health challenges, following the Individual Support Plan to ensure safety and well-being. The role emphasizes data collection and collaboration with the Behavior Specialist and Clinical Director.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, developing teaching procedures, and facilitating crisis interventions when needed.

Qualifications

• Provide direct support to residents with behavioral/mental health challenges.
• Must have a Standard driver’s license – class C or D1.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Willingness to complete CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving and Medication Administration training.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support the physical, psychological and emotional health and safety of participants.
• Assist with activities of daily living and environmental tasks (cleaning, laundry, shopping, cooking, budgeting).
• Support development of teaching procedures and goals per the Individual Support Plan.
• Analyze data collected and assist in creating graphic data presentations.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and follow proper medical procedures for medications when applicable.
• Encourage community engagement and relationships outside the home.

Skills

Data collection

CPR/First Aid

Defensive Driving

Medication Administration

Education

High School Diploma/GED/HiSet

Job description

Seven Hills Foundation in Rhode Island seeks a Behavior Specialist Assistant to provide direct support to residents with behavioral and mental health challenges, following the Individual Support Plan to ensure safety and well-being. The role emphasizes data collection and collaboration with the Behavior Specialist and Clinical Director.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, developing teaching procedures, and facilitating crisis interventions when needed.