Trauma‑Informed Youth Support Specialist (DSP I)

Seven Hills Foundation; Groton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Match

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Mortgage Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Personal Days

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation is hiring a Direct Support Professional I for our Medically Complex Behavioral Residence in Groton, MA. The role supports adolescents aged 12–18 in a therapeutic, structured setting, providing trauma-informed care and daily living assistance on a full-time schedule.

Responsibilities include direct care, supervision, and documentation while maintaining confidentiality and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience with youth in care settings preferred.
• Ability to document shift notes and reports accurately.
• Trauma-informed care approach is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, supervision, and support to youth in a 24/7 residential setting.
• Build trusting, professional relationships while maintaining healthy boundaries.
• Foster a safe, therapeutic environment that supports emotional regulation and social development.
• Assist with daily living activities, meals, personal care, laundry, and chores.
• Monitor safety, identify risks, respond to crises using de-escalation techniques and approved interventions.

Job description

Seven Hills Foundation is hiring a Direct Support Professional I for our Medically Complex Behavioral Residence in Groton, MA. The role supports adolescents aged 12–18 in a therapeutic, structured setting, providing trauma-informed care and daily living assistance on a full-time schedule.

Responsibilities include direct care, supervision, and documentation while maintaining confidentiality and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.