Direct Support Professional I - Individual Supports

Seven Hills Community Services, an Affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation

Pay: $20.50/hr (additional $1/hr differential for active MAP certification)  

Support Independence. Build Community. Change Lives.

Are you passionate about helping others live fulfilling, self-directed lives? As a Direct Support Professional II – Individual Supports (Congregate Care), you’ll provide hands-on support in a residential setting while empowering individuals to grow, connect, and thrive.

This role is ideal for someone who leads with compassion, values teamwork, and believes that everyone deserves dignity, respect, and opportunity.

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 Join Us?

At Seven Hills Community Services, we believe in creating homes filled with opportunity, connection, and respect. You’ll be part of a supportive team dedicated to helping individuals build skills, confidence, and meaningful community membership.

If you’re ready for a career where your work truly matters every single day, we encourage you to apply.

Join us and help create a home where everyone belongs.

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

https://vimeo.com/344648526

What You’ll Do

In this residential-based role, you will:

• Provide person-centered supports in a congregate home setting

• Treat all individuals with dignity and foster independence in daily routines

• Assist with personal care, household tasks, budgeting, and skill-building activities

• Implement Individual Support Plans (ISPs), Behavior Support Plans, and therapy-related supports as written

• Promote meaningful community engagement and social inclusion

• Support individuals in developing and maintaining relationships

• Accompany individuals to medical and community appointments as needed

• Collaborate with clinicians, therapists, healthcare providers, and family members

• Maintain accurate documentation and data collection in compliance with agency and regulatory standards

• Safeguard confidential information in accordance with HIPAA and agency policies

• Communicate regularly with families/guardians and serve as a positive liaison

• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing professional development

• Share on-call responsibilities (typically once per month)

• Perform essential personnel duties, including snow removal to maintain safe access to the residence

The Ideal Candidate

You are:

• Compassionate, patient, and culturally responsive

• A team player who values collaboration

• Organized and detail-oriented with strong documentation skills

• Comfortable supporting individuals with diverse abilities and needs

• Committed to person-centered care and ethical service delivery

Education:

• High School Diploma, GED, or HiSET required

Experience:

• 0–3 years of related experience in direct support, residential care, or human services

Licensing:

• Valid Class C or Class D Driver’s License

Certifications:

• CPR/First Aid certification required upon hire

• Additional required trainings and certifications as assigned