Support Staff Youth Behavioral Support Direct Care Cumberland
Listed on 2026-01-18
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Healthcare
Community Health, Mental Health -
Social Work
Community Health, Mental Health
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
- 1:1 Support Staff – Youth Behavioral Support (Direct Care – Cumberland Area)
Wise Minds Therapeutic Services is seeking compassionate 1:1 Support Staff to work with youth in out-of-home care across Allegany and Garrett Counties. Based in or near Cumberland, this role involves traveling to homes, schools, or community-based settings to provide structured emotional support, behavioral redirection, and safety supervision.
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Location:
Allegany and Garrett Counties 🕒 Job Type: Full-time / Part-time 💰 Salary Range: $20 - $25 per hour 🎯 Experience
Required:
1-2 years working with youth or behavioral health
This is a contracted role under the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), ideal for those living in rural areas with a passion for helping youth succeed in challenging environments.
Key Responsibilities- Supervise and support youth on a 1:1 basis
- Use trauma-informed strategies to redirect behavior and de-escalate conflict
- Support youth through coaching, modeling, and skill-building
- Document services accurately and promptly
- Maintain youth safety and comply with mandated reporting laws
- 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
- Must pass background check and fingerprinting
- Willingness to travel across remote or rural communities
- Flexible schedule availability
- CPR and First Aid
- Crisis Prevention & De-escalation (e.g., CPI)
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Mandated Reporter Training
- HIPAA / Confidentiality Awareness
- DHS Orientation & Policy Review
- CPR and First Aid
- Crisis Prevention & De-escalation (e.g., CPI)
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Mandated Reporter Training
- HIPAA / Confidentiality Awareness
- DHS Orientation & Policy Review
All staff must complete two (2) in-service trainings per year, such as:
- Child Safety
- Youth Engagement Strategies
- Executive Skills Coaching
- Crisis Response
- ✅ Paid training & certification support
- ✅ Flexible full-time and part-time schedules
- ✅ Health insurance options (for eligible roles)
- ✅ Growth and leadership opportunities
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