Direct Support Professional I - Child Care Specialist
About The Position
Overview Support. Structure. Second Chances. Stetson School is seeking compassionate and dependable Residential Counselors to care for groups of students in a structured, therapeutic residential setting. This role is ideal for individuals who want meaningful work, enjoy being active and engaged, and believe consistency, respect, and patience can change lives. If you’re someone who can balance structure with empathy—and keep a calm head when things get challenging—this could be the role for you. About Stetson School Stetson School is a nationally accredited, trauma-informed residential and educational treatment program serving male 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.
Requirements
- 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)
- Ability to maintain consistent attendance and work mandated shifts
- Willingness to obtain and maintain CPR, CPI, and First Aid certifications
Responsibilities
- Provide constant visual and auditory supervision of students
- Support daily routines, transitions, and unit structure
- Respond to student behavior using Stetson School policy and CPI principles
- Use least-restrictive therapeutic interventions when required
- Model respectful communication, healthy boundaries, and pro-social behavior
- Lead or support recreational, social, and skill-based activities
- Assist with student visits, phone calls, and family contact
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized living environment
- Complete all required documentation and incident reporting each shift
- Transport students to appointments and activities as assigned
Benefits
- 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!
- 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
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
