• Direct Support Professional II

    Seven Hills Foundation • Chelmsford, MA 01824

    Job #2810196676

  • Overview:

    Core Values

    Pay rate: $20.50/hour

    $21.50/hour with MAP certification 

    Support Advocate is a direct support professional (DSP) position at Seven Hills Foundation. They act as a caregiver for a wide range of individuals with an intellectual disability, developmental disability, or an acquired brain injury (ABI or TBI). Customer service skills, administrative skills, and compassion for others are all traits of a Support Advocate. Seven Hills has opportunities for direct care providers with many years of experience, as well as for college students, stay-at-home moms and dads, paraprofessionals, or teachers looking for a new career opportunity. Part-time jobs offer flexible schedules in the healthcare industry. Our full-time benefits, such as reduced tuition on select online Associate’s and Bachelor’s degree programs, tuition reimbursement, three weeks of vacation time, and generous retirement match, support a healthy work-life balance. Seven Hills Foundation is a growing nonprofit of 4,500 dedicated professionals that celebrate diversity and inclusion. We also provide the stability of being considered essential workers for those Ready to Work. We hope you consider joining our team today!

    Benefits for Full-time employees:

    • Health Insurance:

       Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.

    • Enhanced Retirement Plan:

      25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure. 

    • Student Loan Assistance:

      Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!

    • Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!

    • Tuition

      Assistance:

      Reimbursed or prepaid

      college coursework!

    • Home Mortgage Initiative:

      Favorable

      down payment

       3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!

    Work-Life Balance:

    • Generous Accrued

      Paid

      Vacation:

      3 weeks in your first year!

    • Vacation

      Cash-Out

      Option

    • 3

      Paid

      Personal Days

    • 11

      Paid

      Holidays 

    • Accrued

      Paid

      Sick Time

    Responsibilities:

    Position Snapshot:

    *Some of the duties of a Support Advocate are/may include the following depending on the abilities of those residing in the home and the needs of the program.

    Support Advocates

    are responsible for the provision of day-to-day services to our program participants. To assist and/ or teach individuals varying levels of personal care which may include bathing, toileting, teeth brushing etc. so individuals always look and feel their best. To assist and/ or teach individuals household maintenance, meal prep and/or shopping, while providing ongoing opportunities for individuals to assume increasing control & responsibility over their daily lives. Support Advocates may also accompany individuals on appointments as well. Administering medications (or supporting them to self-medicate) in accordance with residential guidelines. To follow routines of the individuals including, but not limited to; Behavior Support Plans, personal care, Physical Therapy, etc

    Support Advocates

    are provided a

    paid

    5-day New Employee Orientation

     and receive training on CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP). They also receive program-specific training at the work site

    Qualifications:

    Required Qualifications:

    • 18+ years old

    • High School Diploma or equivalent

    • Valid Driver’s License & Good Driving Record

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and in their own lives 

    • Varied interests and personal connections in the local community

    • Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer or school history)

    • Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of your team

    Thank you for your interest in Seven Hills Foundation! We value every applicant. If you experience any difficulty in applying or need assistance, please contact the main office at ~~~.

    You can also see an overview of the amazing work our organization does with this video: 

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    The mission of

    Seven Hills Foundation

    is to promote and encourage the empowerment of people with significant challenges 

    so that each may pursue their highest possible degree of personal well-being and independence.

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