1:1 Support Staff – Youth Behavioral Support (Easton Area) - Full-time / Part-time

📍 Location: Talbot and Queen Anne’s 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 hiring compassionate 1:1 Support Staff to provide behavioral and emotional support for youth in out-of-home care across Talbot and Queen Anne’s Counties. Based in or near Easton, this position involves providing one-on-one care in home, school, or community settings. You will help youth manage emotions, navigate conflict, and build positive routines.

This role is funded through a state contract with the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS).

Key Responsibilities:

✔️ Supervise and support youth on a 1:1 basis
 ✔️ Use trauma-informed de-escalation and behavior reinforcement techniques
 ✔️ Assist with daily activities and social engagement
 ✔️ Maintain session logs, behavior notes, and service documentation
 ✔️ Ensure youth safety and comply with all 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
🔹 Availability for flexible scheduling, including evenings or weekends

📚 Required Training (Upon Hire):

🟢 Preferred at time of hire, but must be completed as part of onboarding:

🔁 Ongoing Training Requirement:

All staff must complete two (2) in-service trainings annually in topics such as:

Perks & Benefits:

✅ Paid training & certification support
 ✅ Flexible full-time and part-time scheduling
 ✅ Health insurance options (for eligible roles)
 ✅ Pathways for advancement and leadership