Direct Support Professional II - Awake Overnight

Seven Hills Foundation; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Assistance

Vacation Time

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation is hiring a Direct Support Professional II - Awake Overnight in Worcester, MA to provide day-to-day support for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. You will assist with personal care, meal prep, and community activities while following routines and safety guidelines.

We offer full-time benefits, including health insurance, retirement matching, tuition assistance, vacation time, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Standard driver’s license (Class C or D).
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care (bathing, toileting, teeth brushing) and daily routines.
• Support with household tasks, meal prep, and shopping.
• Administer medications or support self-medication as directed.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans and other program routines.

Skills

Customer Service

Administrative Skills

Compassion

Education

High school diploma/GED/HiSET

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Worcester, MA 01606Position Type: Regular Full-TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GED/HiSETSalary Range: $20.50 - $24.50 HourlyJob Shift: Overnight Awake (Weekends &/or Weekdays)Job Category: DSP & DSP SupervisorsDirect Support Professional II - Awake Overnight

Pay: $20.50awake hours (additional $1.00 differential for active MAP certification); $17.50/asleep hours

Schedule: Thursday 9p-9a, Friday 9p-9a, Saturday 9p-9a; mandatory staff meeting the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 9a-11a.

Direct Support Professional II - Awake Overnight is a direct support professional (DSP) position at Seven Hills Foundation. They act as a caregiver for a wide range of individuals with an intellectual disability, developmental disability, or an acquired brain injury (ABI or TBI). Customer service skills, administrative skills, and compassion for others are all traits of a Support Advocate. Seven Hills has opportunities for direct care providers with many years of experience, as well as for college students, stay-at-home moms and dads, paraprofessionals, or teachers looking for a new career opportunity. Part-time jobs offer flexible schedules in the healthcare industry. Our full-time benefits, such as reduced tuition on select online Associate’s and Bachelor’s degree programs, tuition reimbursement, three weeks of vacation time, and generous retirement match, support a healthy work-life balance. Seven Hills Foundation is a growing nonprofit of 4,500 dedicated professionals that celebrate diversity and inclusion. We also provide the stability of being considered essential workers for those Ready to Work.We hope you consider joining our team today!

Starting pay is$20.50/hour, cape-based programs offer a$1/hour differential.

All asleep hours are paid at a flat rate of$17.50/hour.

Benefits for Full-time employees:

• Health Insurance: Offered throughBlue 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!
• TuitionAssistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
• Home Mortgage Initiative:Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!

Benefits for Part-time Employees:

• AccruedPaidSick Time
• Enhanced Retirement Plan:25% - 33% Employer match(Minimum of 20 worked hours per week)
• Student Loan Assistance:Consolidation and free debt counseling!
• Personal PTO- (Minimum 20 hour regular part-time schedule - does not apply to per diem)

Work-Life Balance:

• Generous AccruedPaid Vacation:3 weeks in your first year!
• VacationCash-OutOption
• 3Paid Personal Days
• 11Paid Holidays
• AccruedPaid Sick Time

What You'll Do:

Support Advocates are responsible for the provision of day‑to‑day services to our program participants. To assist and/ or teach individuals varying levels of personal care which may include bathing, toileting, teeth brushing etc. so individuals always look and feel their best. To assist and/ or teach individuals household maintenance, meal prep and/ or shopping, while providing ongoing opportunities for individuals to assume increasing control & responsibility over their daily lives. Administering medications (or supporting them to self-medicate) in accordance with residential guidelines. To follow routines of the individuals including, but not limited to; Behavior Support Plans, personal care, Physical Therapy, etc

• Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and in their own lives
• Varied interests and personal connections in the local community
• Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer or school history)
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of your team

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED/HiSET required
• Standard driver’s license – class C or class D
• Must be at least 18 years of age