Direct Support Specialist II: Empower Independence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plan match 25%–33%

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Home mortgage initiative

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation is seeking a Direct Support Professional II to empower individuals to live meaningful, independent lives in their communities. The role emphasizes leadership, caregiving, and daily living assistance in a residential setting.

Starting pay is $20.50/hour with location-based differentials; other programs offer additional differentials. Awake hours pay and asleep hours pay are clearly defined, with comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Provide daily support and care to individuals in a residential setting.
• Help individuals build independence by teaching life skills at home and in the community.
• Follow and implement Individual Support Plans (ISP) and Behavior Support Plans.
• Assist with personal care, medication administration, and health-related needs.
• Support individuals in community activities, relationships, and social connections.
• Accompany individuals to appointments and ensure overall health and well-being.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data collection to track progress and outcomes.
• Take a leadership role by training and mentoring other staff.
• Assist with budgeting, shopping, and managing personal funds.
• Build strong, positive relationships with families, guardians, and team members.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment.
• Ability to support individuals with daily living activities
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support and care to individuals in a residential setting.
• Help individuals build independence by teaching life skills at home and in the community.
• Follow and implement Individual Support Plans (ISP) and Behavior Support Plans.
• Assist with personal care, medication administration, and health-related needs.
• Support individuals in community activities, relationships, and social connections.
• Accompany individuals to appointments and ensure overall health and well-being.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data collection to track progress and outcomes.
• Take a leadership role by training and mentoring other staff.
• Assist with budgeting, shopping, and managing personal funds.
• Build strong, positive relationships with families, guardians, and team members.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment.
• Ability to support individuals with daily living activities
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect

Skills

Daily living support

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Job description

Seven Hills Foundation is seeking a Direct Support Professional II to empower individuals to live meaningful, independent lives in their communities. The role emphasizes leadership, caregiving, and daily living assistance in a residential setting.

Starting pay is $20.50/hour with location-based differentials; other programs offer additional differentials. Awake hours pay and asleep hours pay are clearly defined, with comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.