Seven Hills Foundation·Barre, Massachusetts
Provide overnight and morning care for students to maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment. Implement the ACORN approach and model pro-social behaviors while ensuring all essential student needs are met.
Cares for students under the supervision of the Overnight Supervisor during the overnight and morning routines by performing the following duties: Meets all essential student needs each shift, according to guidelines. Performs interventions that support the Stetson School’s ACORN approach. Demonstrates care giver qualities that treat all students with dignity and respect. Prevents interactions that are not sanctioned within the rules, practices, and policies of Stetson School. Prevents actions and disparaging comments that may be considered horseplay, roughhousing, and/or derogatory comments and demeaning gestures. Maintains appropriate staff to student interactions including professional boundaries Acts as a role model and reinforces pro-social behaviors. Child Care Workers are provided a paid New Employee Orientation and receive training on CPR/First Aid, TCI, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP). They also receive unit-specific training at the worksite.
Required Qualifications: 18+ years old Associates Degree in field related to human services; or 6 months experience working in human services with GED, High School Diploma, or equivalent. Valid Driver’s License & Good Driving Record Specialized training or specific skills, student intern experience, or volunteer work may be credited toward experience.
Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of your team. Thank you for your interest in Seven Hills Foundation! We value every applicant. If you experience any difficulty in applying or need assistance, please contact the main office at 508-755-2340. You can also see an overview of the amazing work our organization does with this video: https://www.sevenhills.org/affiliates/stetson-school/
Requires a high school diploma with 6 months of human services experience or an associate degree in a related field. Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Market context
In Massachusetts, Direct Support Professional I and child care worker roles often see steady demand because providers need dependable staff for daily support in residential and community settings. Competition can be strong for candidates who already have human services experience, a related associate degree, and a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm how your experience matches the driving and education criteria before applying.