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Direct Care Worker (Youth)

Spurwink Services
Westbrook, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 3/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/11/2026

Come join our Spurwink Team and become one of the LEADERS in the state working with children that have a diagnosis of Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism. You will receive specialized training and become certified as a Behavioral Health Professional advancing your career in this field. We are excited to talk with you about this opportunity and want to help you achieve your career goals. You will be working with an incredible team including a BCBA, medical team, clinicians, supervisors, managers, and Director to support our client's growth and individual goals. We offer competitive pay and benefits and would love to talk with YOU about this position. No experience necessary as we will train the most caring and compassionate candidates for the position.

The Direct Care Worker position pays $18 per hour.

DUTIES:

Develop relationships with clients who have emotional and behavioral disorders. Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment and routines. Plan and lead group and individual activities aimed at helping clients achieve skills, creating opportunities for clients to succeed. Perform behavior management, therapeutic duties, and crisis intervention, including restraints. Participate in reflective practice and supervision. Contribute to the management of the residence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or G.E.D. Prior experience and training in positions similar to that of the Residential Youth and Family Specialist or with children and their families faced with emotional and behavioral challenges. Residential Youth and Family Specialists must complete BHP licensure requirements within the first few months of employment and must maintain it throughout their employment at Spurwink in this role. It is required that they will participate in designated in-service training programs and ongoing training is required. Basic computer skills are required. All applicants must maintain a current driver's license and a clean driving record as outlined in Spurwink's Driving policy.

Competitive Benefits Package:

  • Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
  • Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
  • Scholarships to ME Community Colleges
  • Tuition Reimbursement 
  • 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program
  • Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
  • Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Flexibility of Schedules
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Opportunity for Same Day Pay
  • Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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