Direct Support Professional I Individual Supports

Direct Support Professional I - Individual Supports

Seven Hills Community Services an Affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation

As a direct support professional you will provide essential care and support to individuals with a diverse spectrum of abilities and challenges. This may include assisting with daily living activities promoting social and communication skills and supporting community engagement. This role will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized plans that align with each persons goals and needs while maintaining quality service excellence and ethical standards.

Pay: $24.50/hr

Benefits for Full-time employees:

• Health Insurance:Offered throughBlue Cross Blue Shield with generous company contribution.
• Enhanced Retirement Plan:25% - 33% Employer matchbased on tenure.
• Student Loan Assistance:Consolidation counseling & limited employer contribution!
• Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
• TuitionAssistance:Reimbursed or prepaidcollege coursework!
• Home Mortgage Initiative:Favorabledown payment(3-5%) reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!

Work-Life Balance:

• Generous AccruedPaidVacation:3 weeksin your first year!
• VacationCash-OutOption
• 3PaidPersonal Days
• 11PaidHolidays
• AccruedPaidSick Time

• Provide respectful person-centered support that fosters independence and honors each individuals unique strengths and preferences

• Deliver individualized care and assistance in the home and community including implementing daily routines personal care and therapy programs

• Support skill-building in daily living community participation and social engagement to promote valued roles and inclusion

• Collaborate with clinicians medical providers family members and support teams to ensure holistic and consistent care

• Promote and maintain existing relationships while helping individuals build new connections and community membership

• Accompany individuals to appointments and community outings ensuring health safety and well-being

• Implement ISP/Support Plans as written and document progress through accurate data collection and recordkeeping

• Manage personal funds and assist with shopping budgeting and maintaining receipts in accordance with agency guidelines

• Safeguard confidential information and comply with all HIPAA and agency privacy policies

• Maintain communication and strong relationships with family members guardians and support staff

• Participate in regular supervision team meetings and professional development training

• Foster a cooperative respectful team environment through effective communication and shared responsibility

• Provide on-call coverage approximately once per month and respond to after-hours needs as required

• Follow all organizational policies and assist with basic facility maintenance including snow and ice removal during winter months

• Perform other duties as assigned by program leadership