Youth Support Specialist (Day)
Make a Real Impact: Become a Youth Support Specialist
“Turn Your Passion into a Purpose: Be the Anchor They Need.”
Location: Lewisburg, WV 24901
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $10.44 – $11.07 per hour (Plus applicable shift differentials and built-in overtime!)
Shifts Available: Weekday, Mon-Wed, every other Thurs 8am-8pm, Weekend Day Fir-Sun every other Thurs 8am-8pm
(Enjoy predictable, consecutive days off during the standard workweek!)
Your Opportunity Are you looking to make a meaningful, lasting impact in your community? Are you building a career in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or human services?
Davis Stuart is seeking dedicated, compassionate, and reliable Youth Support Specialists to join our direct-care team in Lewisburg. In this role, you aren’t just filling a shift—you are providing vital stability, safety, and mentorship to youth working through behavioral challenges and past trauma.
What You Will Do
- Daily Supervision: Maintain a safe, structured, and positive environment for resident youth.
- Team Collaboration: Partner with clinicians and case managers to reinforce individual treatment plans.
- Documentation: Keep precise, objective daily logs, progress reports, and medication charts.
- Transportation: Drive company vehicles to escort residents to off-campus appointments or community outings.
- Crisis De-escalation: Provide supportive, trauma-informed guidance during high-stress situations.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and retirement options.
- Fully paid, comprehensive on-the-job training.
- Professional crisis intervention certifications.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Age Requirement: Must be 23 years of age or older to comply with West Virginia residential childcare licensing regulations (No exceptions can be made per state law).
- Background Clearance: Ability to pass a mandatory fingerprint background check and registry clearance through WV CARES and APS/CPS.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Screening: Must pass a pre-employment drug screening. (Note: Our tests detect THC, but you will not be penalized for legal hemp/delta variant use with prior disclosure and a store receipt/packaging).