Direct Care Worker (Youth Development Professional)

We would love to have you consider joining Hillcrest Educational Center as a member of one of our teams. We are a premier human service organization with more than 38 years of experience improving the quality of life for special needs youth through education, clinical, and residential services.

YOUR COMPENSATION: $21.00 to $24.00/hr to start

• Career Ladder Raise to Step 2 as early as 6 months: $1040
• Continue with your Career Ladder to Step 3 and 4: $1560 for each step
• Referral Bonus: $1500 for every full-time referral who gets hired

BENEFITS BEYOND THE ORDINARY

• CHILD CARE REIMBURSEMENT paid quarterly to you (up to $2400 paid annually/$600 per quarter)
• TUITION ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT of up to $425 a credit hour. Whoa! That's up to $1275 per three hour course.
• STUDENT LOAN PAY DOWN PROGRAM to reduce your college loan debt
• EMPLOYER PAID LIFE INSURANCE
• WELLNESS PROGRAM CREDIT of $500 for individuals plans and $1000 for family plans to reduce your health insurance costs
• HEALTH INSURANCE through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM to support you through stressful times in life
• Hillcrest has it's own dental office where you can make payment through payroll deduction if needed
• 403B RETIREMENT PLAN to help you save for your financial future

WE PROVIDE TRAINING TO PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR NEW ROLE

• Two weeks of orientation provided to prepare you to begin your new role
• Learn about the mission and culture of our organization
• Listen to program leaders and staff as they share their experiences
• Hear from a student panel about their challenges and successes
• Get certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
• Get certified in 1st Aid and CPR
• Spend a day doing a guided observation

Why work with Hillcrest? You will have the opportunity to:

• Challenge yourself professionally while contributing to the education of youth facing mental health/behavioral challenges
• Lend your expertise and collaborate with highly skilled professionals
• Empathize with traumatized youth needing support
• Join a dedicated organization leading the field in residential treatment
• TRANSFORM LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND!!

Bachelor's Degree. Relatable experience considered

HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Ability to Relocate:

• Pittsfield, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person