About this role
Overview
Activities Specialist
Are you passionate about empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve their fullest potential? The Seven Hills Foundation offers innovative and creative programming that provides opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and brain injury to develop skills necessary to pursue interests in employment, recreation, and social interaction.
Pay: $20.50/hr
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
Why Join Seven Hills:
Innovative Environment: Engage in a dynamic setting that promotes personal choice and self-determination through diverse activities such as art, technology, health and wellness, and vocational training.
Seven HillsProfessional Growth: Participate in committees and training while working in a collaborative environment.
Meaningful Impact: Contribute to programs that help individuals enrich their lives, broaden core competencies, and enjoy a full range of activities while cultivating a network of relationships in and around their communities.
Seven Hills
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become part of a supportive team that’s committed to empowering lives and building brighter futures!
Responsibilities
Support Personal Care Needs: Assist individuals with dining, toileting, and transfers, ensuring their comfort and dignity.
Implement Engaging Programs: Develop and lead individual and group activities that promote skill development, independence, and community integration.
Collaborate on Behavior Plans: Work with the clinical team to create and implement behavior management strategies tailored to each individual.
Facilitate Transportation: Assist with transporting participants to various activities and appointments as needed.
Evaluate and Document Progress: Conduct satisfaction surveys, document participant progress, and ensure compliance with Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field preferred. High School diploma with 1 year of related experience also accepted.
Compassionate, organized, and eager to make a difference.
A valid driver’s license and the ability to assist in physical interventions as needed.
Other facts
About Seven Hills Foundation
Seven Hills Foundation promotes and encourages the empowerment of people with disabilities and significant life challenges so that each may pursue their highest possible degree of personal well-being and independence.
Currently offering programming at 190 locations throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Seven Hills Foundation employs more than 4,600 professionals. The Foundation offers a continuum of support and services to more than 28,000 children and adults through 14 Affiliate organizations.
Remember – “To the world you may be one person – but to one person you may be the world” - Be that person at Seven Hills!
What you'll do
- The Activities Specialist will support personal care needs and implement engaging programs that promote skill development and community integration. They will also collaborate on behavior plans and evaluate participant progress.
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