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Pay: $20hrSign on Bonus:The Direct Support Professional I (DSP I) - Children's Congregate Careprovides direct care and supervision to youth in YOU, Inc.’s 24/7 acute and congregate residential care programs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team and under the direction of a Shift Supervisor, the DSP I helps create and maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that supports emotional growth, stability, and positive behavioral change for children and adolescents with complex needs.This position is considered an essential role and may require working beyond scheduled shifts or reporting during declared states of emergency to maintain required staffing ratios.Benefits for Full-time employees:Health Insurance:Offered throughBlue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.Enhanced Retirement Plan:25% - 33% Employer matchbased on tenure.Student Loan Assistance:Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!TuitionAssistance:Reimbursed or prepaidcollege coursework!Home Mortgage Initiative:Favorabledown payment(3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!Work-Life Balance:Generous AccruedPaidVacation:3 weeksin your first year!VacationCash-OutOption3PaidPersonal Days11PaidHolidaysAccruedPaidSick TimeBenefits for Part-time Employees:Accrued Paid Sick TimeEnhanced 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)This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth while working within a supportive team environment committed to safety, growth, and quality care.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure the safety, supervision, and well-being of youth through active engagement and therapeutic interaction.Monitor the treatment milieu, identify safety risks, and take appropriate corrective action, escalating concerns to supervisory staff as needed.Support the development of a therapeutic milieu that promotes:Social growth and healthy peer relationshipsEmotional expression and self-regulationPositive behavior and improved daily functioningEstablish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries, including:Physical, emotional, and logistical boundariesConfidentiality and HIPAA complianceProfessional interactions with coworkers, caregivers, providers, and visitorsParticipate in the daily upkeep and cleanliness of the program, including:Supporting youth with chores, laundry, and meal preparationConducting room and safety checksAccurately document client care, including:Shift notes, logs, and rehabilitation documentation (as required by program)Medication administration recordsIncident reports and safety documentationMaintain awareness of individual treatment plans, safety plans, and specialized programming.Utilize crisis prevention and de-escalation strategies consistent with agency policy (CPI), using physical interventions only when necessary and authorized.Maintain required certifications and comply with all program and agency policies.Act as a reliable and collaborative team member, arriving prepared, communicating effectively, and approaching care from a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive perspective.High School Diploma, GED, or HiSET requiredMust be at least 21 years of age1-3 years of related experience working with youth or in human services preferredValid driver’s license (Class C or D)Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidaysPhysical ability to safely perform job duties, including crisis intervention when requiredSkills and KnowledgeStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to remain calm, professional, and supportive in high-stress situationsUnderstanding of trauma-informed care and behavioral health principlesStrong documentation and organizational skillsCommitment to teamwork, accountability, and ethical practice