1:1 Support Staff — Youth Behavioral Support

Job overview

1:1 Support Staff — Youth Behavioral Support is an onsite role serving Dorchester and Caroline Counties, Maryland, with stated pay of $20–$25 per hour. Wise Minds Therapeutic Services provides community-based, trauma-informed services to youth and families across Maryland; the listing identifies Cambridge as the area and location. The staff member provides one-to-one supervision, mentoring, behavioral support, and life-skills coaching in home, school, and community settings. The role supports youth safety and development by implementing individualized service plans, documenting progress, and coordinating with supervisors and care teams.

What you'll do

• Provide one-to-one supervision and support
• model social, coping, and communication skills
• support independence and daily living skills
• accompany youth to appointments and activities
• implement behavioral strategies
• participate in crisis prevention and de-escalation
• document progress and activities
• communicate with supervisors
• complete service notes and required training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

1:1 support staff

youth behavioral support

cambridge md

dorchester county

caroline county

wise minds therapeutic services

youth mentoring

behavioral support

trauma-informed care

life skills coaching

crisis prevention

de-escalation

flexible scheduling

cpr and first aid

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid training and certification support, flexible scheduling, mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel, health insurance options for eligible positions, and advancement and leadership development opportunities.

Why this role

The posting requires applicants to be at least 21 with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, plus a high school diploma/GED and two years of relevant experience or an associate’s degree and one year of relevant experience.

About the employer

Behavioral Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.