Youth Care Worker – Hillcrest Educational Center

8/9/2023

Pittsfield, MA; Lenox, MA; Great Barrington, MA

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 35 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 with no experience or degree

  • 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 referral who gets hired

Bachelor’s Degree preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent accepted with relevant experience.

Respond through Indeed. You can visit our website at www.hillcrestec.org and go into our career section to complete your application.

BENEFITS BEYOND THE ORDINARY

  • CHILD CARE REIMBURSEMENT paid quarterly to you (up to $2400 paid annually/$600 per quarter)
  • TUITION ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT to support you earning a college degree
  • 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
  • EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM to support you through stressful times in life
  • Hillcrest has its own dental office where you can make payment through payroll deduction if needed
  • 403B RETIREMENT PLAN to help you save for your financial future

NO EXPERIENCE? WE PROVIDE TRAINING TO PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR 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!!

HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Ways to Apply: https://hillcrestec.org/careers/