Direct Support Professional I - Child Care Specialist

Overview

 

 

Direct Care Professional- Child Care Specialist - Per Diem

Stetson School, an affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation

Pro-Rated $4,000 Sign-On Bonus – Limited Time!New Pay Rate: $21.00–$22.92/hour (based on experience)

 The Child Care Specialist provides direct care and supervision to children and adolescents in a structured residential treatment setting. In this role, the Child Care Specialist builds supportive relationships with students, serves as a positive role model, and helps create a safe, consistent, and therapeutic living environment. 

 

Schedule: Minimum 4 Eight Hour Shifts Per-Month

 

Benefits for Per-Diem Employees

3 paid personal days

Work/ Life Balance 

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision to students in a structured residential treatment setting, ensuring safety and meeting students’ daily physical, emotional, and developmental needs.

• Serve as a positive role model by reinforcing appropriate behavior, healthy routines, and life skills using trauma informed practices aligned with the ACORN treatment model.

• Maintain constant visual and auditory supervision of students and implement daily schedules, routines, and program activities.

• Respond to student behavior using approved behavior management strategies using Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Non-Violent Crisis Intervention techniques, including participation in physical intervention when necessary.

• Support student participation in recreational, skill building, on campus, and approved off campus activities.

• Collaborate with treatment team members and serve as a student advocate as assigned.

• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including shift notes, incident reports, and behavioral tracking.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized living environment and respond appropriately to student health and safety needs.

• Attend required trainings, meetings, and maintain current CPR, First Aid, and CPI certifications.

• Maintain reliable attendance, professional conduct, and teamwork to support a safe and therapeutic environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Qualifications

Required

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• High School Diploma, HiSET, GED, or equivalent required.

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

• Ability to pass required background checks, including CORI, DCF Abuse and Neglect, Sex Offender Registry, and federal fingerprinting.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to use basic math, reasoning, and problem-solving skills in daily work.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain professional boundaries, and work effectively as part of a team.

• Ability to remain awake, alert, and attentive while on duty.

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including participation in CPI physical restraint with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred

• Experience working with youth in residential, behavioral health, or human services settings.
• Demonstrated ability to be an engaged, reliable, and collaborative member of a multidisciplinary team.

If you experience any issues with the application process or have questions about this position, please contact:

 

Sarah LelievreHR Generalist RecruiterSeven Hills Foundation Stetson School

Slelievre@Sevenhills.org