Direct Support Professional I - Individual Supports

Seven Hills Foundation

Vineyard Haven, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$3–$5 Per Hour
LOCATION
Vineyard Haven, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Overview

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 person's goals and needs, while maintaining quality, service excellence and ethical standards.

 

Pay: $24.50/Hr 

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
  • Paid Personal Days
  • 11 Paid Holidays 
  • Accrued Paid Sick Time

Responsibilities

  • Provide respectful, person-centered support that fosters independence and honors each individual’s 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

Qualifications

  Education & Experience:
  • High school diploma/GED/HiSET required
  • 0 – 3 years of related experience

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Standard driver’s license – class C or class D
  • CPR/First Aid required

Why Join Seven Hills Community Services?

  • Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to person-centered care.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Create meaningful connections and positively impact lives every day.

Ready to Make a Difference?Apply now to join a supportive, innovative team where you can help individuals achieve their full potential and thrive in their communities.

 

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 508-755-2340.

 

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

https://vimeo.com/344648526

 

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.

About the Company

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Seven Hills Foundation

60 Years of Defining Dignity

Seven Hills Foundation has a 60-year history of caring for people who have the ability to thrive when given the support, respect and dignity that all human beings deserve. The basic principal of serving others is the cornerstone of the foundation upon which Seven Hills is built.

Since a group of parents in Central Massachusetts came together to advocate for their children in 1951, the momentum of advocacy and social justice has grown exponentially. Seven Hills Foundation now stands as one of the most dynamic and comprehensive health and human services agencies in the country. With over 160 locations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and seven countries abroad, Seven Hills is the premier provider of comprehensive supports for people with significant life challenges.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1956
WEBSITE
http://www.sevenhills.org/