Direct Support Professional II - Behavior Specialist Assistant

Seven Hills Rhode Island; North Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

Vacation Cash-Out Option

Paid Personal Days, Holidays and Sick/

Enhanced Retirement Plan with Employer

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation seeks a Behavior Specialist Assistant to provide direct support to individuals in residential settings, focusing on safety, health, and community engagement.

The role includes assisting with daily living tasks, data collection, and implementing goals from individual support plans, with training provided in CPR/First Aid and medication administration. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience.
• Standard driver’s license – class C or D1.
• CPR/First Aid training provided; safety procedures followed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals in residential homes.
• Assist with personal care, daily living tasks and budgeting.
• Assist with data analysis and graphic data presentations to measure teaching program effectiveness.
• Follow medical procedures for medications and treatments.
• Support crisis intervention and community integration when needed.

Skills

Data collection

Crisis intervention

Teaching procedures

Education

High School Diploma/GED/HiSet

Job description

Behavior Specialist AssistantsPay: $24.00/hourSchedule:Behavior 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