What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional II - Awake Overnight position at Seven Hills Foundation?
Overview
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!
Payrate: $20.50/hr
Sign on bonus: $2500 (50% at 6 months/50% at 12 months)Â
Health Insurance
Benefits for Full-time employees:
Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure.Â
Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
Reimbursed or prepaid
college coursework!
Favorable
down payment
3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!
Work-Life Balance
Vacation
3 weeks in your first year!
Option
Personal Days
HolidaysÂ
Sick Time
Responsibilities
Position Snapshot:
are respons
ible 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 aÂ
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:
participate fully in their community and in their own lives.
You can also see an overview of the amazing work our organization does with this video:Â
h
ttps://vimeo.com/344648526
The mission of
Seven Hills Foundation
is to promote and encourage the empowerment of people with significant challengesÂ
so that each may pursue their highest possible degree of personal well-being and independence.
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!
Payrate: $20.50/hr
Sign on bonus: $2500 (50% at 6 months/50% at 12 months)Â
Health Insurance
Benefits for Full-time employees:
Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure.Â
Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
- Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
- Tuition
Reimbursed or prepaid
college coursework!
Favorable
down payment
3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!
Work-Life Balance
- Generous Accrued
Vacation
3 weeks in your first year!
- Vacation
Option
- 3
Personal Days
- 11
HolidaysÂ
- Accrued
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
are respons
ible 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 aÂ
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
- Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities
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.
You can also see an overview of the amazing work our organization does with this video:Â
h
ttps://vimeo.com/344648526
The mission of
Seven Hills Foundation
is to promote and encourage the empowerment of people with significant challengesÂ
so that each may pursue their highest possible degree of personal well-being and independence.
Salary : $21 - $2,500
