Benefits:

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

📍 Location: Dorchester and Caroline Counties 🕒 Job Type: Full-time / Part-time 💰 Salary Range: $20 - $25 per hour 🎯 Experience Required: 1-2 years working with youth or behavioral health

About the Role:

We are seeking compassionate 1:1 Support Staff to provide direct supervision and emotional support for youth in out-of-home care in Dorchester and Caroline Counties. Based in the Cambridge area, you will work 1:1 with children and adolescents in homes, schools, and community settings. Your role will be to de-escalate conflicts, encourage positive behavior, and ensure a safe, trauma-informed environment.

This is a contract-funded position under the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS).

Key Responsibilities:

✔️ Supervise and support youth on a 1:1 basis ✔️ Use crisis de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement ✔️ Assist with daily activities, behavior coaching, and emotional support ✔️ Maintain daily progress notes and documentation ✔️ Ensure youth safety and adhere to mandated reporting requirements

Requirements:

🔹 21+ years old with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 🔹 High School Diploma/GED + 2 years experience OR Associate’s degree + 1 year in human services 🔹 Background check and fingerprinting required 🔹 Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings/weekends as needed

📚 Required Training (Upon Hire):

🟢 Preferred at hire, but required during onboarding:

CPR and First Aid

Crisis Prevention/De-escalation (CPI or equivalent)

Mandated Reporter Training

Trauma-Informed Care

HIPAA / Confidentiality Awareness

DHS-specific onboarding

Training reimbursement or support available.

🔁 Ongoing Training Requirement:

Staff are required to complete two (2) in-service trainings annually, such as:

Child Safety

Executive Skills Coaching

Youth Engagement Strategies

Advanced De-escalation Techniques

Perks & Benefits:

✅ Paid training & certification support ✅ Flexible full-time and part-time scheduling ✅ Health insurance options (for eligible employees) ✅ Career growth and advancement opportunities