Youth Development Professional
- Pittsfield, MA, United States
$22 to $25.25 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $22 to $25.25 USD / hour
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Meaningful work. Competitive pay. A life outside of work.
Looking for a career where you can make a difference and still have time for family, school, and personal goals? Join Hillcrest Educational Centers as a Youth Development Professional at our Highpoint Campus.
Located on 24 beautiful acres, Highpoint is a residential treatment program for boys and young men ages 11–21 who need support navigating behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges.
You'll help students develop coping skills, make positive choices, build healthy relationships, and work toward a brighter future.
PART-TIME AND FULL-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE!
Pay: $22.00–$25.25 per hour, plus applicable shift differentials of $0.50, $0.82, $2.50 or $2.75 per hour.
Shifts:
Residential Shift: 40 hours, 4 days on, 3 days off; afternoons;
Overnight Shift: 40 hours, 4 nights on, 3 nights off, 11:00 PM to 9:00 AM.
Why Work at Highpoint?
YOUR BENEFITS GO BEYOND THE PAYCHECK
- Child Care Reimbursement – up to $2,400 annually
- Generous Paid Time Off (vacation, sick time, personal time and floating holiday)
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Tuition Assistance – up to $425 per credit hour
- Student Loan Pay Down Program
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Wellness Program Credit
- Employee Assistance Program
- 40% off Bousquet Sport membership for full-time employees
- Hillcrest Dental Office with payroll deduction available
What You'll Do
- Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
- Build positive relationships and serve as a role model.
- Help students develop self-control, coping skills, and decision-making skills.
- Encourage accountability, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships.
- Work with teachers, clinicians, and other professionals to support student progress.
Is This the Right Fit for You?
We're looking for dependable, compassionate individuals who can stay calm in challenging situations, maintain consistent boundaries, and believe in every student's ability to grow.
Do work that matters. Build valuable skills. Help young people move forward.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and relevant field experience required.
Hillcrest Educational Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Skills
- Tutor students
- Exercise self-control
- Decision making