Direct Support Professional I - Child Care Specialist

Seven Hills Foundation • Barre, MA

85d • $21 - $22

About The Position

Stetson School is an affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation. We are a residential treatment program for youth with trauma related complex behaviors, currently hiring Direct Care Workers / Direct Support Professionals for all shifts. Full-Time: Evening w/ a 4-day work week! Monday 2p-11p, Thursday 2p-11p, Friday 3p-11p, Saturday 9a-11p. Be a part of the Stetson School team where you can make a difference and have a positive impact in a child's life! Every staff is a leader in developing a healing environment that promotes a healthy life and teaches social skills to our students.

Requirements

• 18+ years old
• Minimum of HiSET/GED, High School Diploma, or Equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License & Good Driving Record
• Must pass Criminal, DCF Abuse and Neglect, Sex offender Registry and Federal Fingerprinting background record checks.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of the Stetson team.

Responsibilities

• Engage and interact with our students promoting a positive and healing community by serving as a positive role model.
• Be a part of a therapeutic team that supports student's development through individualized treatment goals.
• Use treatment goals to provide a pathway for learning healthy life skills and aid in healing trauma, all the while supporting the progression of normative child and adolescent development.
• Assist with student activities such as recreational off-campus trips, home visits, and special events.

Benefits

• 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!
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees