Youth Counselor

Salary Range: $24.00 To $24.00 Hourly The Key Program is seeking Youth Counselors (Residential Caseworkers) in Pittsfield, MA for their residential program that serves co-ed youth referred by the MA Department of Children and Families (DCF). Join a dedicated team with supervisors, clinicians, occupational therapist, nurses, and direct care staff to maintain a trauma-sensitive, structured, and therapeutic environment where teens can thrive. Be a part of an organization that values employee well-being and promotes a positive work/life culture. Wage: Competitive hourly wage: $24.00 Hourly, Additional compensation is provided for bilingual skills and our generous employee referral bonus program. Insurance: - Key offers Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Benefits covering over 90% of medical premiums and 70% for dental premiums with low deductibles and co-pays. Professional Development: - Tuition assistance is available for any degree or certification program. Scholarship opportunities are provided for clinical-related graduate programs. - Key is an internship placement site where employees can fulfill internship requirements for college credit. - Intensive training, professional development and opportunities for advancement are available. Self-Care and Paid Time Off Benefits: - 3 weeks/vacation, 2 weeks/sick time, 3 days/personal, 3 days/bereavement and 12 paid holidays for Full-time staff. - Free, confidential employee assistance program for employees and adult household members for support with mental and physical health, financial, family, legal, parenting and other concerns. Other: - Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel. - 403(b) retirement savings account (tax-deferred). - Pre-tax childcare. Qualifications: One of the following: - Bachelor's degree (preferred) or an associate degree - College course work and one year of human service experience, required - High school diploma or GED/HiSET and two years of human service experience, required And - Must be 21 years of age or older - Valid state driver's license and legally registered and insured car for work use - Commitment to participate in required trainings and certifications in FA/CPR/AED, MA Medication Administration Program (MAP) and Crisis - Prevention Institute (CPI) Crisis Intervention. Responsibilities: The Youth Counselor (Residential Caseworker) must share a rotating schedule with their team, consisting of daytime shifts (7AM-3:30PM), evening shifts (2:30PM-11PM) and including weekend shifts. - Engage the youth to develop positive, appropriate, trauma informed, supportive relationships while utilizing a strength-based treatment approach. - Work with a team of Youth Counselors (Residential Caseworkers) to provide direct supervision, engagement and advocacy of youth. - Facilitate individual and group instruction for social and life skills development. - Assist the youth to accomplish treatment plan goals and provide care for them in areas of health, education, vocation, legal advocacy and family advocacy. - Perform medication administration and medical advocacy to youth upon receiving Medication Administration Program (MAP) Certification. - Coordinate and participate in creative and therapeutic recreational activities. View or apply for Open Positions at Key Program, Inc.{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}