SUPPORT ADVOCATE

Seven Hills Foundation
Leicester, MA, United States
$19 an hour
Full-time

Overview :

New Pay rate $ 19 per hour

Schedule : Sun 9a-3p, 3p-9p 12 hours. Mandatory staff meetings 1st Tuesday of each month from 9a-11a.

Support Advocate is a direct support professional (DSP) position at Seven Hills Foundation. They act as a caregiver for a wide range of individuals with an intellectual disability, developmental disability, or an acquired brain injury (ABI or TBI).

Customer service skills, administrative skills, and compassion for others are all traits of a Support Advocate. Seven Hills has opportunities for direct care providers with many years of experience, as well as for college students, stay-at-home moms and dads, paraprofessionals, or teachers looking for a new career opportunity.

Part-time jobs offer flexible schedules in the healthcare industry. Our full-time benefits, such as reduced tuition on select online Associates and Bachelors degree programs, tuition reimbursement, three weeks of vacation time, and generous retirement match, support a healthy work-life balance.

Seven Hills Foundation is a growing nonprofit of 4,500 dedicated professionals that celebrate diversity and inclusion. We also provide the stability of being considered essential workers for those Ready to Work.

We hope you consider joining our team today!

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!

Responsibilities :

Position Snapshot : *Some of the duties of a Support Advocate are / may include the following depending on the abilities of those residing in the home and the needs of the program :

Support Advocates are responsible for the provision of day-to-day services to our program participants. To assist and / or teach individuals varying levels of personal care which may include bathing, toileting, teeth brushing etc.

so individuals always look and feel their best. To assist and / or teach individuals household maintenance, meal prep and / or shopping, while providing ongoing opportunities for individuals to assume increasing control & responsibility over their daily lives.

Support Advocates may also accompany individuals on appointments as well. Administering medications (or supporting them to self-medicate) in accordance with residential guidelines.

To follow routines of the individuals including, but not limited to; Behavior Support Plans, personal care, Physical Therapy, etc

Support Advocates are provided a paid 5-day New Employee Orientation and receive training on CPR / First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving , and Medication Administration Program (MAP) .

They also receive program-specific training at the work site.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications :

  • 18+ years old
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Drivers License & Good Driving Record

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and in their own lives.
  • Varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
  • Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer or school history).
  • Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of your team.

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 :

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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.

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