Direct Support Professional I Intern

Seven Hills Foundation Inc

Worcester, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$3–$5 Per Hour
SKILLS
Closing Costs, Co-Payments, Communication Skills, Cost Control, First Aid, Personal Care, Residential Mortgages, Retirement Plan, Safety/Work Safety, Student Loans, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Tuition Fees, Tuition Reimbursement
LOCATION
Worcester, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Overview

Direct Support Professional - Intern

Provide direct support to individuals served, assisting with personal care activities, fostering independence, and contributing to their overall well-being in a safe and engaging environment.

Pay: $17.00/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

Responsibilities

  • Deliver personalized care and support aligned with individual Plans of Care.
  • Assist participants with personal care needs such as dining, toileting, mobility, and transfers.
  • Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to implement positive behavioral supports.
  • Plan and implement engaging and age-appropriate group and individual activities.
  • Ensure a clean, safe, and healthy program environment.
  • Transport participants as assigned, including stepping in to drive when needed.
  • Foster growth and independence by teaching skills, encouraging choices, and respecting individuality.
  • Maintain participant privacy, dignity, and cultural appropriateness in all interactions.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

  • High school diploma/GED/HiSET required.
  • Standard driver's license (Class C or D).
  • Entry Level position - no experience encouraged to apply!

Skills & Knowledge:

  • Activity planning and recreational skills.
  • Health and safety protocols to ensure participant well-being.
  • Assistance with daily living activities such as personal hygiene and mobility.
  • Team collaboration and strong communication skills.
  • Basic first aid knowledge and the ability to address minor emergencies.

Why Join Us?At the Seven Hills Foundation, you'll make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals served while working in a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Apply Today!Take the next step in your career and join us as a Direct Support Professional - Intern

About the Company

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Seven Hills Foundation Inc

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/