1:1 Support Staff – Youth Behavioral Support (Cambridge Area)

📍 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:

Training reimbursement or support available.

🔁 Ongoing Training Requirement:

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

Perks & Benefits:

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