Direct Support Professional - Behavior Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation in Cumberland, RI seeks a dedicated Behavior Specialist Assistant to support residents with behavioral and mental health needs. You will implement the Individual Support Plan, assist with daily tasks, and monitor data to improve teaching programs.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention when needed, collaboration with the Behavior Specialist and Clinical Director, and helping residents connect with their families and communities. A drivers license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED/HiSet is required.
• Standard driver’s license – class C or class D1 – 3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to residents per the Individual Support Plan.
• Assist with personal care, environment tasks (cleaning, laundry, shopping, cooking, budgeting).
• Assist with teaching procedures and goal achievement in the Individual Support Plan.
• Assist in data analysis and create graphic data presentations to measure program effectiveness.
• Facilitate and monitor crisis intervention and prevention responses when indicated.
• Encourage residents to engage with families and community activities.

Skills

Data collection

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED/HiSet

Job description

Behavior Specialist AssistantsPay: $24.00/hourSign-on: $1000Schedule: Monday 9am-4pm, Tuesday 9am-5pm, Thursday 9am-3pm, Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 3pm-10pmBehavior Specialist Assistants are responsible for providing direct support to individuals with unique behavioral and/or mental health challenges. In this role you will ensure the residents are living a safe, healthy, and fulfilled life. This position supports continued development of skills and abilities while respecting and celebrating the individuals’ culture, talents, and contributions and following the Individual and Behavior Support Plan. The goal is to provide each member with a comfortable, safe home, keeping them closely connected to family members, friends, and their community. The Behavior Specialist Assistant is responsible for monitoring and collecting data.Benefits for Full-time employees:Health and Dental Insurance: With generous company contributionGenerous Accrued Paid VacationVacation Cash-Out OptionPaid Personal Days, Holidays and Sick TimeEnhanced Retirement Plan: With Employer matchStudent Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contributionTuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework *Benefits are based on position and scheduled hoursWhat You'll Do:Behavior Specialist Assistant is responsible for the overall physical, psychological and emotional health and safety of the participants living in one of our residential homes in the community. Provides supports as written in the individual’s support plan that may include personal care, physical lifting and therapeutic holds. Assists with an individual’s environment such as cleaning, laundry, shopping, cooking, and budgeting. Provides assistance to the Behavior Specialist and Clinical Director in the development of teaching procedures for the implementation of each of the goals and objectives in the Individual Support Plan. Assists the Behavior Specialist in the analysis of data collected and development of graphic data presentations to determine teaching program effectiveness. Facilitates and monitors crisis intervention and prevention responses when indicated. Encourages the development of new relationships and contacts by assisting people to be active in their communities and home life. When applicable, follows clinical orders and ensures that medications and treatments are administered following proper medical procedures.Behavior Specialist Assistants are provided a paid New Employee Orientation and receive training on CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration. Comprehensive program-specific training at the work site is also provided.Why Join Seven Hills Foundation?At Seven Hills Foundation, your work has a purpose. You’ll join a mission-driven team dedicated to supporting children, adults, and families in building meaningful, fulfilling lives.We believe in respect, inclusion, collaboration, and the power of every individual to reach their potential. Whether you’re providing direct care, supporting families, working in healthcare, education, administration, or leading a team, your contributions make a difference every day.When you join Seven Hills Foundation, you become part of a community that values professional growth, teamwork, compassion, and making a positive impact.Bring your talents to a team where what you do truly matters. Join Seven Hills Foundation today!High School Diploma/GED/HiSetStandard driver’s license – class C or class D1 – 3 years of related experience