Direct Care Worker - Family After School Program - Relief

Riverside Community Care • Somerville, MA

25d

About The Position

Riverside's Family After-School Program offers a structured, therapeutic environment for children ages 6-12 in the Cambridge and Somerville areas who have faced challenges including neglect, homelessness, and trauma. With a focus on clinically intensive, trauma-informed services, the program helps children develop coping skills, self-expression, and peer relationships, while supporting family involvement through regular events and collaboration. As a Direct Care - Relief team member, you'll work collaboratively with a dedicated group of professionals—including the Program Director, Clinical Specialist, Child and Family Counselor, and Young Adult Peer Mentor—to deliver engaging programming that supports children's emotional and social development. In this vital role, you will:

Requirements

• Prior experience or a comfort level supervising and/or working with children with special needs is preferred
• Valid driver's license
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be dependable, responsible, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• High school degree required, Bachelor's degree recommended
• At least one year working with children in recreational, school or community settings

Responsibilities

• Partner with the program team to maintain a positive, therapeutic environment addressing the emotional, developmental, and physical needs of each child
• Plan, organize, and lead engaging activities that promote learning, structure, and safety
• Supervise and interact positively with children throughout the program day
• Communicate with team members to ensure coordination of care and consistency across services
• Provide safe and reliable transportation for children to and from the program and on field trips

Benefits

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts - both medical and dependent care
• Eleven paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner's fee

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees