FT Youth Residential Direct Care Specialist-Evenings-Bonus Eligible

The Home for Little Wanderers • Keene, NH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time evening shift position where you will work directly with youth in a group home setting. You will provide guidance, supervision, and positive role modeling, helping youth build life skills, manage behaviors, and reach personal goals. The role involves creating a safe, supportive, and structured environment for youth to grow, heal, and succeed. Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply, and comprehensive training and support are provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications

Nice To Haves

• Childcare experience in a residential setting with similar population of children preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and ensure a safe, structured environment.
• Build supportive, professional relationships with youth.
• Assist with routines, meals, activities, and transitions.
• Support behavioral and emotional needs using trauma-informed approaches.
• Teach and reinforce life skills (communication, hygiene, responsibility).
• Knowledge and application of program routines/structure.
• Foster healthy, appropriate relationships with clients through daily interactions.
• Develop an understanding of the level system (cards, behavior contracts, etc.).
• Supervise and coordinate activities of daily living for students, including hygiene, clothing, chores, and other activities.
• Assist children with the transition from each scheduled activity.
• Provide First Aid appropriately as needed.
• Plan and participate in activities with clients/students on an individual and small group level in accordance with treatment plans and goals.
• Teach age-appropriate life skills and social skills through modeling, counseling, and other techniques.
• Participate in groups and activities designed to enhance growth and development.
• Participate in off-campus recreational/educational activities.
• Manage living, dining, educational, recreational areas to provide a clean, organized environment for students.
• Ensure adequate supervision of students through coordination of care with other staff.
• Provide group and individual behavior support and intervention as trained, including the use of TCI appropriate physical restraint as necessary.
• Coordinate medical and emergency situations with the supervisor.
• Communicate through written and verbal means with other program staff on positive skills and accomplishments as well as difficult or challenging client issues.
• Complete all assigned paperwork including time sheet, level card, goal/level tracking, incident reporting, and 51A’s in a thorough and timely manner.
• Attend trainings.
• Participate in supervision meetings with supervisor.
• May be asked to prepare weekend meals.
• If required to transport clients, must maintain the minimum amounts of liability insurance as required by The Home and/or other regulatory requirements and vehicle registration must be current.

Benefits

• Bonus Eligible up to $5000
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available
• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Opportunities for advancement within the organization
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED