Direct Support Professional I - Child Care Specialist

Seven Hills Foundation; Barre Plains (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation is seeking Direct Care Workers to join the Stetson School team in Barre Plains, Massachusetts. As a vital part of our residential treatment program, you will engage with and support students with complex traumas by providing individualized care and activities. We offer a competitive salary, a $4,000 sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that prioritizes your professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Health Insurance with Company Contribution

Enhanced Retirement Plan

Student Loan Assistance

Discounted Tuition

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Pass background record checks including Criminal, DCF Abuse and Neglect, and Fingerprinting.
• Valid Driver's License and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Engage and interact with students, serving as a positive role model.
• Support student development through individualized treatment goals.
• Assist with student activities, including recreational trips and special events.

Skills

Creativity

Engagement

Dedication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

$4,000 Sign-On Bonus for Child Care Specialist / Direct Care Worker - limited time only!

New pay rate! $20.00 - $21.92 based on experience

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:

Sunday 9a-11p, Monday 3p-11p, Tuesday 2p-11p, Wednesday 2p-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.

Direct Care Professionals will:

• Engage and interact with our students promoting a positive and healing commuity by serving as a positive role model.
• Be a part of a theraputic 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.

Paid training! Excellent Benefits! Opportunities for Advancement!

Residential Counselors/ Direct Support Professionalsare provided apaid10-day New Employee Orientation and receive training on CPR/First Aid, Crisis Prevention Intervention & Trauma-Informed Care. They also receive program-specific training at the worksite.

Responsibilities

Benefits for Full-time employees:

• 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!

Work-Life Balance:

• 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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 18+ years old
• Minimun 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 FederalFingerprinting background record checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Thank you for your interest in Stetson School! We value every applicant. If you experience any difficulty in applying or need assistance, please contact Andrea (978)-355-4541, ext. 4144