Direct Support Professional - Child Care Specialist

Overview

Direct Care Professional
- Child Care Specialist

Stetson School, an affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation

$4,000 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.

Full-time, 4-day work week

• Wednesday 2p-11p
• Thursday 2p-11p
• Friday 3p-11p
• Saturday 9a-11p

• Health Insurance – Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield with generous employer contribution
• Enhanced Retirement Plan – 25 to 33 percent employer match based on tenure
• Student Loan Assistance – Loan consolidation support, counseling, and limited employer contribution
• Tuition Benefits – Discounted tuition through college and university partnerships;
  Tuition assistance for reimbursed or prepaid coursework
• Home Mortgage Initiative – Favorable down payment options of 3 to 5 percent;
  Reduced closing costs co‑paid by Seven Hills Foundation
• Work Life Balance – 3 paid personal days, 11 paid holidays, accrued paid sick time

• 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.

• 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 pass required background checks, including CORI, DCF Abuse and Neglect, Sex Offender Registry, and federal fingerprinting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use basic math, reasoning, and problem‑solving skills in daily work.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain professional boundaries, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to remain awake, alert, and attentive while on duty.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including participation in CPI physical restraint with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Experience working with youth in residential, behavioral health, or human services settings.
• Demonstrated ability to be an engaged, reliable, and collaborative member of a multidisciplinary team.

If you experience any issues with the application process or have questions about this position, please contact:

Sarah Lelievre
HR Generalist Recruiter
Seven Hills Foundation Stetson School
Slelievre