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Juvenile Justice Residential Support Specialist

Center for Human Development
Springfield, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

The Center for Human Development, (CHD) has an immediate need for Juvenile Justice Residential Support Specialists to provide direct care in a short-term residential treatment program for troubled adolescents. The program works closely with the Department of Youth Services (DYS) to ensure that every youth is given a second chance for a better life.

Your role as a Juvenile Justice Residential Support Specialist :

The Juvenile Justice Residential Support Specialist is primarily responsible for the care and supervision of residents at the CHD- Adolescent Treatment in all facets (including physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual well-being) of their daily lives. The Residential Support Specialist will supervise and manage the behavior, activities and movement of program residents including in the community during sanctioned events. Additionally, they would monitor and provide recreational activities; will conduct group meetings; and provide counseling and advocacy for residents. Lastly, they will engage in household activities with residents, where needed, such as housekeeping, laundry, etc., and will provide client transport when appropriate.

REQUIRMENTS :

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required
  • Must have a vehicle for work use and current driver's license
  • Ability to complete medication administration training
  • All candidates must complete and pass background record screening process
  • Must be comfortable working in a locked facility

Must be able to attend a 3 weeks of DYS basic training academy during the day (8 : 30am - 5pm) upon hire. Previous experience in a secure setting is preferred.

We are looking for staff that can work a second shift schedule from 3pm-11pm with flexibility to work weekends.

SUCCESS FACTORS :

Ideal candidates with have traits and skills that include, but are not limited to :

  • Patience, caring and compassion toward a difficult and potentially dangerous population
  • High energy. Self-initiating, able to work autonomously.
  • Open, direct interpersonal style with good teamwork and leadership skills.
  • Has no physical condition, which would result in experiencing and significant injury or harm due to the performance of the job.
  • Presents self as a professional
  • Knowledge of adolescent behavioral dynamics
  • The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with people, particularly teenagers.
  • Pay rate is $20.00 / hr. along with a benefit package that includes Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.

    AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD), Care Finds a way :

    The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.

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    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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