Direct Support Professional - Child Care Specialist

Direct Support Professional I - Child Care Specialist

Salary Range $22.00 - $23.92 Hourly Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Shift Second Shift (Weekends &/or Weekdays) Education Level High School Diploma/GED/HiSET Category DSP & DSP Supervisors

Sign On Bonus: $4,000 total with $2,000 paid after six (6) months and $2,000 after twelve (12) months of employment, contingent upon the employee remaining in good standing.

Schedule:

Sunday 9am-11pm, Monday 2pm-11pm, Tuesday 2pm-11pm, Wednesday 3pm-11pm

Be the Difference in a Young Person's Life Stetson School is seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (Child Care Specialists). In this role, you'll work directly with youth in a residential setting, helping to create a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment where they can grow, heal, and succeed. If you're someone who leads with patience, consistency, and empathy—and can stay calm when things get a little chaotic (because they sometimes do)—you might be exactly who we're looking for.

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
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25%
• 33% Employer match (Minimum of 20 worked hours per week)
• Student Loan Assistance:
  Consolidation and free debt counseling!
• Personal PTO

About Stetson School Stetson School is a nationally accredited, trauma-informed residential and educational treatment program serving male youth and young adults ages 9–22. We believe consistency, structure, and relationships are essential to healing—and we support staff doing this important work.

What You'll Do:

• Provide Direct Care & Support
• Maintain Structure & Routine
• Behavioral Support
• Engage & Mentor
• Documentation & Communication
• Health & Safety

Why Join Us?

At Seven Hills Foundation, Stetson School, your work can have a lasting impact. You'll help students build confidence, develop positive behaviors, strengthen social skills, and experience success in both the classroom and their daily lives. If you're ready for a hands-on role where patience, consistency, and compassion can change a young person's day—and sometimes their future—apply today!

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in field related to human services; or 6 months experience working in the field of human services with a minimum of Certificate of Achievement from public high school in Massachusetts, documentation of home-schooling equivalent to a high school diploma, GED, or High School Diploma
• Standard driver's license – class C or class D