Juvenile Justice Support Specialist Hiring Event 11/12/2026

Center for Human Development (CHD) • Springfield, MA

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About The Position

CHD’s Juvenile Justice Program is hiring Juvenile Justice Support Specialists for full-time roles supporting at-risk youth in a secure residential setting. The role offers hands-on experience in criminal justice, social services, or corrections. Working closely with the Department of Youth Services (DYS), the Residential Support Specialist helps maintain facility safety and provide guidance to residents, supporting rehabilitation and community safety.

New hires must attend three weeks of DYS basic training at an offsite academy in Grafton, Massachusetts. Training takes place during the day, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and employees must also complete medication administration training. A hiring event is scheduled for November 12, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Candidates who apply will be contacted to schedule an interview, with the possibility of an on-the-spot job offer. Pay is $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a driving record check.
• Must pass CORI criminal background screens.
• Must be able to attend three weeks of DYS basic training at an offsite academy in Grafton, Massachusetts, during the day (8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) upon hire.
• Must be able to complete medication administration training.

Nice To Haves

• Interest or experience in criminal justice, social services, corrections, behavioral dynamics, security, or rehabilitative justice.
• Recent graduates and individuals transitioning into human services are encouraged to apply.
• Male candidates are encouraged to apply to support the youth population and program needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment in a locked facility.
• Supervise resident movement within the facility.
• Provide counseling and advocacy to residents.
• Lead daily group meetings to support rehabilitation.
• Use program policies to manage client behavior and respond productively to changing environments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed