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Direct Support Professional II (3159)

  • Roslindale, MA, United States

$20.5 USD / hour

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Pay
$20.5 USD / hour
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Direct Support Professional II

Pay: $20.50-$24.50/awake hours (see below for range details) ; $17.50/asleep hours

Schedule: Sunday 9a-5p, Monday 3p-11p, Saturday 3p-9p. Mandatory Staff Meeting every first Friday 11a-1p.

Be the Difference in Someone’s Everyday Life

Looking for a role where your work truly matters - every single day? As a Direct Support Professional II, you’ll do more than provide care - you’ll empower individuals to live meaningful, independent lives in their communities.

At Seven Hills Community Services, we believe the people we support should have choice, voice, and control over their lives - and you’ll play a key role in making that happen.

Starting pay is $20.50/hour, with additional differentials based on location and qualifications. Cape-based programs offer a $1/hour differential. Martha’s Vineyard programs offer a $4/hour differential, with the exception of the Franklin Street program, which offers $3/hour. An additional $1/hour differential is available for employees with active MAP certification, except at non–Franklin Street programs on Martha’s Vineyard.

All asleep hours are paid at a flat rate of $17.50/hour.

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

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)

Why You’ll Love This Role

This is more than a caregiving job - it’s a chance to empower, advocate, and lead. You’ll help individuals achieve personal goals, build independence, and experience meaningful community connections.

You’ll also be part of a supportive, mission-driven team where your voice matters, your growth is encouraged, and your work has real impact.

• Provide daily support and care to individuals in a residential setting.

• Help individuals build independence by teaching life skills at home and in the community.

• Follow and implement Individual Support Plans (ISP) and Behavior Support Plans.

• Assist with personal care, medication administration, and health-related needs.

• Support individuals in community activities, relationships, and social connections.

• Accompany individuals to appointments and ensure overall health and well-being.

• Maintain accurate documentation and data collection to track progress and outcomes.

• Take a leadership role by training and mentoring other staff.

• Assist with budgeting, shopping, and managing personal funds.

• Build strong, positive relationships with families, guardians, and team members.

• Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment.

• Ability to support individuals with daily living activities

• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

• Commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re compassionate, dependable, and ready to step into a leadership-focused direct support role, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and help create opportunities, independence, and brighter futures - one person at a time.

What You'll Do:

• Provide daily support and care to individuals in a residential setting.

• Help individuals build independence by teaching life skills at home and in the community.

• Follow and implement Individual Support Plans (ISP) and Behavior Support Plans.

• Assist with personal care, medication administration, and health-related needs.

• Support individuals in community activities, relationships, and social connections.

• Accompany individuals to appointments and ensure overall health and well-being.

• Maintain accurate documentation and data collection to track progress and outcomes.

• Take a leadership role by training and mentoring other staff.

• Assist with budgeting, shopping, and managing personal funds.

• Build strong, positive relationships with families, guardians, and team members.

• Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment.

• Ability to support individuals with daily living activities

• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

• Commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED/HiSET

• Active US driver's license issued from your state of residence

• Must be at least 18 years of age

More about this job

Skills

  • Mentor individuals
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership
  • Teaching
  • Personal care
  • Medication administration
  • Documentation
  • Coaching
  • Budget management

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