$21/hour
205 Market St, Lynn, MA 01901, USA
Part-Time Direct Care 1 Staff 📍 Centerboard Phoenix Rising Program 🕒 Part-Time | Overnight Shift Available About the Role: Are you passionate about creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment for youth? Join Centerboard’s Youth Services Campus as a Direct Care Staff member and play a critical role in helping young people heal, grow, and thrive. You'll be part of a trauma-informed, youth-centered team where your ability to build strong relationships, stay calm in crisis, and teach life-changing skills will directly impact the future of the youth we serve. What You’ll Do:Support Youth Daily: Supervise and assist youth with daily routines—from school and therapy to cooking, chores, and recreation. Teach & Model Life Skills: Help youth build healthy coping strategies, emotional regulation, and life-readiness tools. Create a Safe Environment: Maintain a structured, clean, and secure space that promotes accountability and growth. Respond to Crises with Compassion: Apply trauma-informed de-escalation techniques to support youth in difficult moments.Be an Advocate: Attend and document 1:1 meetings, team planning sessions, and case reviews. Stay Organized: Complete daily progress notes, incident reports, and shift documentation with accuracy and professionalism. Participate Fully: Support other youth programs when needed, attend trainings, assist with transportation, and help plan outings. Overnight Shifts Include:Conducting regular safety checks Cleaning and prepping the facility for the day ahead Providing morning wake-up and transportation support Remaining awake and alert throughout the entire shift What You Bring:High School Diploma or GED (Bachelor’s or college coursework a plus) Previous experience working with youth in a residential or behavioral setting Strong communication, organization, and crisis response skills Valid driver’s license and clean driving record Commitment to trauma-informed care, equity, and inclusion Willingness to transport youth in a personal vehicle if necessary Bonus Points If You Have:MAP Certification or willingness to be trained Knowledge of Individual Behavior Support Plans (IBSPs) Experience with documentation and state compliance procedures Why Join Us? At Centerboard, you’re not just doing a job—you’re making a lasting impact. Join a supportive team that values growth, empathy, and the power of second chances. Ready to help youth rewrite their stories? Apply today by emailing us your resume and become the positive force they need.