One-on-One Support Staff

Position Summary

Miracle Houses, Inc. is seeking compassionate, reliable, and trauma-informed professionals to join our team as One-on-One Support Staff
, providing individualized behavioral and emotional support to youth with complex needs. This position plays a key role in maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for youth who require enhanced care and individualized attention due to behavioral, emotional, or developmental challenges. As an Intensive Behavioral Support Specialist and Individualized Support Youth Mentor
, you will work closely with high-risk youth in one-on-one settings to provide consistent support, implement behavior intervention strategies, and respond to crises with empathy and professionalism. You will serve as a direct care role model, mentor, and stabilizing influence in the life of a young person.

• Provide intensive, individualized support to youth with high behavioral or emotional needs.
• Serve as a One-to-One Behavioral Interventionist, implementing behavior management plans developed by clinical staff.
• Promote youth safety, emotional regulation, and personal development through positive reinforcement and structured activities.
• De-escalate behavioral crises as a Crisis Response Youth Support Worker using trauma-informed, non-violent intervention techniques.
• Work closely with the treatment team to track progress and communicate behavioral trends or concerns.
• Support youth in developing coping skills, social skills, and independent living abilities as an Enhanced Care Youth Specialist.
• Provide stabilization services during high-risk periods as a Behavioral Stabilization Specialist.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment, ensuring all youth are monitored and supervised at all times.
• Model healthy boundaries, respect, and consistency as an Individualized Support Youth Mentor.
• Maintain documentation, incident reports, and shift notes in compliance with program policies.

• High school diploma or GED required;
  Associate's or Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, human services, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with high-needs or high-risk youth in a residential, group home, or mental health setting preferred.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care, positive behavioral interventions, and youth development models.
• Ability to remain calm, grounded, and professional during behavioral escalations or emotional crises.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Must pass background checks, drug screening, and relevant certifications (e.g., CPR/First Aid, NCI/TCI if required).
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record preferred.

• Intensive Behavioral Support Specialist
• High-Needs Youth Support Specialist
• One-to-One Behavioral Interventionist
• Crisis Response Youth Support Worker
• Intensive Youth Care Specialist
• High-Risk Youth Support Specialist
• Behavioral Stabilization Specialist
• Enhanced Care Youth Specialist
• Individualized Support Youth Mentor
• Youth Safety & Behavior Support Specialist

At Miracle Houses, we are committed to helping youth transform their lives through structure, stability, and support. Join a dedicated team of professionals working together to create safe, healing-centered environments that empower young people to thrive.

Salary: $15.00 - $18.00 per week