Direct Support Professional II - Senior Child Care Specialist

Senior Child Care Specialist / Direct Care Worker

Pay Rate :

$22.00 – $23.92 / hour (based on experience)

Sign-On Bonus : $4,000

Schedule :

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

Join the Stetson School team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth every day.

Stetson School, an affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation, is a residential treatment program for youth with trauma-related complex behaviors. We are seeking

Senior Child Care Specialists / Direct Support Professionals

for all shifts to positively impact students’ lives while being part of a therapeutic team.

The Senior Child Care Specialist provides leadership during assigned shifts by overseeing daily routines, ensuring tasks are completed, and supporting behavioral management. They mentor new staff, assume team-in-charge or campus back-up responsibilities as needed, promptly report all critical incidents to supervisors or administrators, and perform all other required tasks as well as :

Engage and interact with students, serving as a positive role model and promoting a safe, healing community.

Support individualized treatment goals to help students develop healthy life skills and aid in trauma recovery.

Assist with student activities, including recreational off-campus trips, home visits, and special events.

Collaborate with the therapeutic team to support student growth and development.

Paid in-person 10-day New Employee Orientation (mandatory)

Training in CPR / First Aid, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), and Trauma-Informed Care

Program-specific training at the worksite

Full-Time Employee Benefits

Health & Retirement

Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield with generous company contribution

Enhanced retirement plan with 25–33% employer match based on tenure

Education & Financial Support

Student loan assistance : consolidation, counseling, and limited employer contributions

Tuition assistance and discounted tuition through college / university partnerships

Home mortgage initiative : favorable down payment (3–5%) and reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills

Work-Life Balance

Generous paid vacation : 3 weeks in your first year, with vacation cash-out option

3 paid personal days

11 paid holidays

Accrued paid sick time

Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Minimum 3 years’ experience in residential, behavioral health, or human services setting

Previous supervisory or leadership experience strongly preferred

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work a flexible, rotating second-shift schedule

Commitment to fostering a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed environment

Valid driver's license from state of residence.

Authorization to work for any employer in the US.

Application Assistance :

We value every applicant. If you experience any difficulty in applying or need assistance, please contact Sarah at

Slelievre@sevenhills.org

or

978-636-4212 .