Direct Support Professional I - Child Care Specialist

Seven Hills Foundation
Barre, MA

Overview

Direct Care Professional- Child Care Specialist - Per Diem

Stetson School, an affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation

Pro-Rated $4,000 New Hire Sign-On Bonus – Limited Time!New Pay Rate: $21.00–$22.92/hour (based on experience)

The Child Care Specialist provides direct care and supervision to children and adolescents in a structured residential treatment setting. In this role, the Child Care Specialist builds supportive relationships with students, serves as a positive role model, and helps create a safe, consistent, and therapeutic living environment.

Schedule: Minimum 4 Eight Hour Shifts Per-Month

Benefits for Part-time Employees:

  • AccruedPaidSick Time
  • Student Loan Assistance:Consolidation and free debt counseling!

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct care and supervision to students in a structured residential treatment setting, ensuring safety and meeting students’ daily physical, emotional, and developmental needs.

  • Serve as a positive role model by reinforcing appropriate behavior, healthy routines, and life skills using trauma informed practices aligned with the ACORN treatment model.

  • Maintain constant visual and auditory supervision of students and implement daily schedules, routines, and program activities.

  • Respond to student behavior using approved behavior management strategies using Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Non-Violent Crisis Intervention techniques, including participation in physical intervention when necessary.

  • Support student participation in recreational, skill building, on campus, and approved off campus activities.

  • Collaborate with treatment team members and serve as a student advocate as assigned.

  • Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including shift notes, incident reports, and behavioral tracking.

  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized living environment and respond appropriately to student health and safety needs.

  • Attend required trainings, meetings, and maintain current CPR, First Aid, and CPI certifications.

  • Maintain reliable attendance, professional conduct, and teamwork to support a safe and therapeutic environment.

  • Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

  • High School Diploma, HiSET, GED, or equivalent required.

  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

  • Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including participation in CPI physical restraint with or without reasonable accommodation.

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