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
