Direct Support Professional II - Senior Child Care Specialist

Seven Hills Foundation • Barre, MA

85d • $22 - $23

About The Position

Join the Stetson School team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth every day. Stetson School, an affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation, is a residential treatment program for youth with trauma-related complex behaviors. We are seeking Senior Child Care Specialists / Direct Support Professionals for all shifts to positively impact students’ lives while being part of a therapeutic team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in residential, behavioral health, or human services setting.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a flexible, rotating second-shift schedule.
• Commitment to fostering a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed environment.
• Valid driver's license from state of residence.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the US.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership during assigned shifts by overseeing daily routines and ensuring tasks are completed.
• Support behavioral management and mentor new staff.
• Assume team-in-charge or campus back-up responsibilities as needed.
• Promptly report all critical incidents to supervisors or administrators.
• Engage and interact with students, serving as a positive role model and promoting a safe, healing community.
• Support individualized treatment goals to help students develop healthy life skills and aid in trauma recovery.
• Assist with student activities, including recreational off-campus trips, home visits, and special events.
• Collaborate with the therapeutic team to support student growth and development.
• Complete a paid in-person 10-day New Employee Orientation (mandatory).
• Receive training in CPR/First Aid, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), and Trauma-Informed Care.
• Participate in program-specific training at the worksite.

Benefits

• Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield with generous company contribution.
• Enhanced retirement plan with 25–33% employer match based on tenure.
• Student loan assistance: consolidation, counseling, and limited employer contributions.
• Tuition assistance and discounted tuition through college/university partnerships.
• Home mortgage initiative: favorable down payment (3–5%) and reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills.
• Generous paid vacation: 3 weeks in your first year, with 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