Direct Support Professional II - Behavior Specialist Assistant

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

Behavior Specialist AssistantsPay: $24.00/hourSign-on: $500Schedule: Sunday 12am - 9am, 4pm - 11pm, Saturday 8am-4pm, 11pm-12amBehavior 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