Direct Support Professional II - Behavior Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Generous Paid Vacation

Holidays and Sick Time

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation in Cumberland, RI seeks a Behavior Specialist Assistant to provide direct support to residents with behavioral and mental health challenges. You will follow individual support plans, monitor safety, assist with daily tasks, and help residents build skills while celebrating diverse backgrounds.

The role includes data collection, participation in crisis intervention when needed, and partnering with the Clinical Director and Behavior Specialist to implement goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to residents in residential homes.
• Follow Individual Support Plan and document data as required.
• Assist with daily activities: cleaning, laundry, shopping, budgeting and cooking.
• Assist with environment setup and crisis intervention as needed.
• Support integration of community activities and family connections.

Skills

Direct care

Data collection

Crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Behavior Specialist AssistantsPay: $24.00/hourSign-On Bonus: $1000Schedule: Sunday 9am-9pm, Monday 4pm-11pm, Tuesday 4pm-9pm, Thursday 3pm-11pm, Saturday 4pm-11pmBehavior 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