Support Advocate
: Job Details :

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus for new hires.

New payrate: $20.50/hour

Position Overview

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 intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, or acquired brain injuries (ABI or TBI). Customer service skills, administrative skills, and compassion for others are essential traits of a Support Advocate. Seven Hills has opportunities for direct care providers with various levels of experience, including college students, stay-at-home parents, 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 Associate's and Bachelor's 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 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 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 providing day-to-day services to our program participants. This includes assisting and teaching individuals with varying levels of personal care, which may include bathing, toileting, and teeth brushing. Support Advocates also assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, and shopping, while providing ongoing opportunities for individuals to assume increasing control and responsibility over their daily lives. Additionally, Support Advocates may accompany individuals to appointments and administer medications (or support them in self-medication) in accordance with residential guidelines. They are expected to follow the routines of the individuals, including but not limited to Behavior Support Plans, personal care, and Physical Therapy.

Support Advocates receive a paid 5-day New Employee Orientation and 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 Driver's License & Good Driving Record
• COVID Vaccination is required for this position.

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-###-####.

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

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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