Youth Support Specialist (Day)

Davis Stuart; Lewisburg (WV); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

PTO

On-the-job training

Crisis intervention certifications

Job summary

Davis Stuart in Lewisburg, WV is seeking a Youth Support Specialist to provide stability, safety, and mentoring for youth facing behavioral challenges and past trauma.

You will supervise residents daily, work with clinicians and case managers to follow treatment plans, document progress, transport to appointments, and calmly de-escalate crises with trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• Must be 23 years of age or older to comply with licensing regulations.
• Ability to pass a fingerprint background check and registry clearance.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening (THC and hemp variants allowed with disclosure).

Responsibilities

• Daily Supervision: maintain a safe, structured environment for resident youth.
• Team Collaboration: partner with clinicians and case managers to reinforce treatment plans.
• Documentation: keep precise daily logs, progress reports, and medication charts.
• Transportation: drive company vehicles to escort residents to appointments or community outings.
• Crisis De-escalation: provide trauma-informed guidance during high-stress situations.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Trauma-informed

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Make a Real Impact: Become a Youth Support Specialist

“Turn Your Passion into a Purpose: Be the Anchor They Need.”

Location: Lewisburg, WV 24901
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $10.44 – $11.07 per hour (Plus applicable shift differentials and built-in overtime!)
Shifts Available: Weekday, Mon-Wed, every other Thurs 8am-8pm, Weekend Day Fire-Sun every other Thurs 8am-8pm

(Enjoy predictable, consecutive days off during the standard workweek!)

Your Opportunity

Davis Stuart is seeking dedicated, compassionate, and reliable Youth Support Specialists to join our direct-care team in Lewisburg. In this role, you aren’t just filling a shift—you are providing vital stability, safety, and mentorship to youth working through behavioral challenges and past trauma.

What You Will Do

• Daily Supervision: Maintain a safe, structured, and positive environment for resident youth.
• Team Collaboration: Partner with clinicians and case managers to reinforce individual treatment plans.
• Documentation: Keep precise, objective daily logs, progress reports, and medication charts.
• Transportation: Drive company vehicles to escort residents to off-campus appointments or community outings.
• Crisis De-escalation: Provide supportive, trauma-informed guidance during high-stress situations.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and retirement options.
• Fully paid, comprehensive on-the-job training.
• Professional crisis intervention certifications.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Age Requirement: Must be 23 years of age or older to comply with West Virginia residential childcare licensing regulations (No exceptions can be made per state law).
• Background Clearance: Ability to pass a mandatory fingerprint background check and registry clearance through WV CARES and APS/CPS.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Screening: Must pass a pre-employment drug screening (Note: Our tests detect THC, but you will not be penalized for legal hemp/delta variant use with prior disclosure and a store receipt/packaging).