Direct Care Professional- Child Care Specialist
Stetson School, an affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation
$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: Full-time, 4-day work week
Benefits for Full Time Employees
Health InsuranceOffered through Blue Cross Blue Shield with generous employer contribution
Enhanced Retirement Plan25 to 33 percent employer match based on tenure
Student Loan AssistanceLoan consolidation support, counseling, and limited employer contribution
Tuition BenefitsDiscounted tuition through college and university partnershipsTuition assistance for reimbursed or prepaid coursework
Home Mortgage InitiativeFavorable down payment options of 3 to 5 percentReduced closing costs co paid by Seven Hills Foundation
Work Life Balance
3 paid personal days11 paid holidaysAccrued paid sick time
If you experience any issues with the application process or have questions about this position, please contact:
Sarah LelievreHR RecruiterSeven Hills Foundation Stetson School
Slelievre@Sevenhills.org
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.
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 meet the physical requirements of the position, including participation in CPI physical restraint with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred
60 Years of Defining Dignity
Seven Hills Foundation has a 60-year history of caring for people who have the ability to thrive when given the support, respect and dignity that all human beings deserve. The basic principal of serving others is the cornerstone of the foundation upon which Seven Hills is built.
Since a group of parents in Central Massachusetts came together to advocate for their children in 1951, the momentum of advocacy and social justice has grown exponentially. Seven Hills Foundation now stands as one of the most dynamic and comprehensive health and human services agencies in the country. With over 160 locations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and seven countries abroad, Seven Hills is the premier provider of comprehensive supports for people with significant life challenges.