Direct Support Professional II Children's Congregate Care

Direct Support Professional II - Childrens Congregate Care

Pay: $20.50/hour

New Hire Sign-on Bonus: $2000

Do you enjoy working in a dynamic team-based environment where no two days are the sameand where your work truly matters Join Crotched Mountain School as a Direct Support Professional II Childrens Congregate Care and help create a safe structured and engaging residential experience for students with diverse needs.

Crotched Mountain School (CMS) provides innovative education and residential services for students ages 521 on the autism spectrum and/or with complex disabilities.

Licensed by the New Hampshire Department of Education and the Certification for Child Care Licensing Unit CMS offers individualized programming in a supportive environment focused on independence and growth.

Through Crotched Mountain Village students live and learn in a unique residential setting that blends education life skills recreation and community engagement across a beautiful expansive campus.

As a DSP II Childrens Congregate Care you will support students in a residential setting helping them build independence through structured routines skill-building activities and daily living support.

This role requires a higher level of experience and responsibility including mentoring staff coordinating with education teams and ensuring consistency across residential and school programming.

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

Benefits for Part-time Employees:

• Accrued Paid Sick Time
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match (Minimum of 20 worked hours per week)
• Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation and free debt counseling!
• Personal PTO - (Minimum 20 hour regular part-time schedule - does not apply to per diem)

At CMS youll be part of a close-knit residential team that helps students grow not just academicallybut in life. From teaching everyday skills to celebrating milestones (big and small) your work will have a lasting impact.

If youre ready for a rewarding role where you can support mentor and make a differencewed love to have you on the team.

• Assist residents with daily routines including hygiene dressing and personal care
• Ensure students are supported in a respectful dignified manner
• Help maintain a clean organized household environment (yes sometimes that means pitching in on chores)

• Align residential services with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
• Plan and supervise activities tailored to each students abilities and interests
• Support participation in structured programs and daily schedules

• Foster a positive supportive environment for students
• Advocate for and protect student rights in accordance with policies and procedures
• Maintain professional and respectful communication with families guardians and team members

• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans
• Attend meetings trainings and behavior support sessions
• Provide guidance or mentorship to newer staff as needed
• Accept and apply constructive feedback professionally

• Complete all required documentation data collection and record-keeping accurately and on time
• Follow all safety program and regulatory guidelines

• Compassion patience and a strong sense of responsibility
• Ability to build rapport with children and adolescents
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility and a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive setting

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 13 years of related experience required
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Valid drivers license (Class C or D)