Support Staff Youth Behavioral Support Cambridge Area

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

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Location:

Dorchester and Caroline Counties. 🕒 Job Type: Full‑time / Part‑time. 💰 Salary Range: $20 - $25 per hour. 🎯 Experience

Required:

1-2 years working with youth or behavioral health.

We are seeking compassionate 1:1 Support Staff to provide direct supervision and emotional support for youth in out‑of‑home care in Dorchester and Caroline Counties. Based in the Cambridge area, you will work 1:1 with children and adolescents in homes, schools, and community settings. Your role will be to de‑escalate conflicts, encourage positive behavior, and ensure a safe, trauma‑informed environment. This is a contract‑funded position under the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS).

• Supervise and support youth on a 1:1 basis
• Use crisis de‑escalation techniques and positive reinforcement
• Assist with daily activities, behavior coaching, and emotional support
• Maintain daily progress notes and documentation
• Ensure youth safety and adhere to mandated reporting requirements

• 21+ years old with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• High School Diploma/GED + 2 years experience OR Associate’s degree + 1 year in human services
• Background check and fingerprinting required
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings/weekends as needed

Preferred at hire, but required during onboarding:

• CPR and First Aid
• Crisis Prevention/De‑escalation (CPI or equivalent)
• Mandated Reporter Training
• Trauma‑Informed Care
• HIPAA / Confidentiality Awareness
• DHS‑specific onboarding

Training reimbursement or support available.

• Child Safety
• Executive Skills Coaching
• Youth Engagement Strategies
• Advanced De‑escalation Techniques

• Paid training & certification support
• Flexible full‑time and part‑time scheduling
• Health insurance options (for eligible employees)
• Career growth and advancement opportunities