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Direct Support Professional I - Child Care Specialist
Provide direct care, supervision, and behavioral support to youth in a residential treatment setting. Maintain a safe, structured environment while mentoring students and documenting progress.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license. Candidates should have 0-3 years of related experience in human services or volunteer work.
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Job description
Overview Direct Support Professional I - Child Care Specialist Pay
$21.00-$22.92/hour
New
Hire
Sign-on
Bonus: $4,000 Be the Difference in a Young Person’s Life Stetson School is seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (Child Care Specialists). In this role, you’ll work directly with youth in a residential setting, helping to create a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment where they can grow, heal, and succeed. If you’re someone who leads with patience, consistency, and empathy—and can stay calm when things get a little chaotic (because they sometimes do)—you might be exactly who we’re looking for.
Benefits for
Full-time employees:
Health
Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
Enhanced
Retirement
Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure.
Student
Loan
Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution! Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
Tuition
Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
Home
Mortgage
Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!
Work-Life
Balance:
Generous
Accrued
Paid
Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year! Vacation Cash-Out Option 3 Paid Personal Days 11
Paid
Holidays
Accrued
Paid
Sick
Time
Benefits for
Part-time
Employees:
Accrued
Paid
Sick
Time
Enhanced
Retirement
Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match (Minimum of 20 worked hours per week)
Student
Loan
Assistance: Consolidation and free debt counseling! Personal PTO - (Minimum 20 hour regular part-time schedule - does not apply to per diem) About Stetson School Stetson School is a nationally accredited, trauma-informed residential and educational treatment program serving youth and young adults ages 9–22. We believe consistency, structure, and relationships are essential to healing—and we support staff doing this important work.
Responsibilities
Provide Direct Care & Support Ensure the safety, supervision, and well-being of students at all times Build positive, professional relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries Teach and reinforce healthy behaviors, hygiene, and life skills Support a trauma-informed treatment approach (ACORN model) Maintain Structure & Routine Supervise students with constant visual and auditory awareness Facilitate daily schedules, activities, and transitions Conduct routine room checks and safety monitoring Transport students to appointments and activities as needed Behavioral Support Respond to behaviors using CPI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) techniques Use de-escalation strategies and, when necessary, approved physical interventions Promote positive behavior, self-regulation, and social development Engage & Mentor Lead and participate in recreational and skill-building activities Serve as a role model for appropriate social interactions Support students in family connections and communication Documentation & Communication Complete shift notes, reports, and required documentation accurately and on time Communicate incidents, concerns, and updates to supervisors Health & Safety Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment Support students with daily living tasks and housekeeping Respond appropriately to illness, injury, or emergencies
Qualifications
High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent required Valid driver’s license (Class C or D) required 0–3 years of related experience (human services, internships, or volunteer work accepted)
