Juvenile Justice Residential

Juvenile Justice Residential Support Specialist – Direct Service – Service

Requisition Number: JUVEN
005675 – Full‑time – $20 USD per hour – Community Adolescent Treatment Program – Springfield, MA 01105, USA.

The Center for Human Development (CHD) has an immediate need for Juvenile Justice Residential Support Specialists to provide direct care in a short‑term residential treatment program for troubled adolescents.

• Provide direct care and supervision of residents at the CHD‑Adolescent Treatment program.
• Supervise and manage the behavior, activities, and movement of program residents, including community‑sanctioned events.
• Monitor and provide recreational activities; conduct group meetings.
• Provide counseling and advocacy for residents.
• Engage in household activities such as housekeeping and laundry.
• Provide client transport when appropriate.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a vehicle for work use and a current driver’s license.
• Ability to complete medication administration training.
• Must complete and pass background record screening process.
• Must be comfortable working in a locked facility.
• Must be able to attend a 3‑week DYS basic training academy during the day (8:30 am‑5 pm) upon hire.
• Previous experience in a secure setting is preferred.
• Ability to work a second‑shift schedule (3 pm‑11 pm) with flexibility to work weekends.

• Patience, caring, and compassion toward a difficult and potentially dangerous population.
• High energy and self‑initiating with the ability to work autonomously.
• Open, direct interpersonal style with good teamwork and leadership skills.
• No physical condition that would result in significant injury or harm due to job performance.
• Professional presentation and knowledge of adolescent behavioral dynamics.
• Passion for working with people, particularly teenagers.

• Pay rate: $20.00 per hour.
• Benefit package includes Dental, Health, and Life insurance; paid time off; earned vacation time; and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.