Benefits:

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

1:1 Support Staff – Youth Behavioral Support (Direct Care – Cumberland Area)

📍 Location: Allegany and Garrett 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:

Wise Minds Therapeutic Services is seeking compassionate 1:1 Support Staff to work with youth in out-of-home care across Allegany and Garrett Counties. Based in or near Cumberland, this role involves traveling to homes, schools, or community-based settings to provide structured emotional support, behavioral redirection, and safety supervision.

This is a contracted role under the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), ideal for those living in rural areas with a passion for helping youth succeed in challenging environments.

Key Responsibilities:

✔️ Supervise and support youth on a 1:1 basis ✔️ Use trauma-informed strategies to redirect behavior and de-escalate conflict ✔️ Support youth through coaching, modeling, and skill-building ✔️ Document services accurately and promptly ✔️ Maintain youth safety and comply with mandated reporting laws

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 🔹 Must pass background check and fingerprinting 🔹 Willingness to travel across remote or rural communities 🔹 Flexible schedule availability

📚 Required Training (Upon Hire):

🟢 Preferred but required after onboarding:

CPR and First Aid

Crisis Prevention & De-escalation (e.g., CPI)

Trauma-Informed Care

Mandated Reporter Training

HIPAA / Confidentiality Awareness

DHS Orientation & Policy Review

Training will be provided or reimbursed if not already completed.

🔁 Ongoing Training Requirement:

All staff must complete two (2) in-service trainings per year, such as:

Child Safety

Youth Engagement Strategies

Executive Skills Coaching

Crisis Response

Perks & Benefits:

✅ Paid training & certification support ✅ Flexible full-time and part-time schedules ✅ Health insurance options (for eligible roles) ✅ Growth and leadership opportunities