Youth Counselor, Greenfield, Ma
Company: Key Program, Inc.
Location: New Bedford
Posted on: January 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Want to make a difference in the life of a child/teen? That's
what we do at the Key Program! Gain experience to jump start your
career in the human service or social service fields. We are
seeking a Youth Counselor (Residential Caseworker) to work in
Greenfield in our residential group homes for children and teens
who are involved with the Department of Children and
Families.Qualifications:A Bachelor's degree is preferred (i.E.
Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, etc.), oran Associates degree
or college coursework with one year of human service experience
required, ora high school diploma or GED/HiSet with two (2) years
of human service experience, required.All candidates must be 21
years of age or older.All candidates must have a valid state
driver's license; and, have a legally registered and insured car
for work use.All candidates must have the ability to work a varied
and rotating schedule including days, nights, weekends and some
holidays.Responsibilities: The Youth Counselor (Residential
Caseworker (RCW)) works collaboratively as part of the treatment
team and is responsible for the welfare of clients in Key's
residential programs. The Youth Counselor (Residential Caseworker)
is directly responsible for the daily supervision of clients, the
implementation of their individualized treatment plans, and the
daily program activities and milieu. Due to the nature of the work
and client needs, the Youth Counselor (Residential Caseworker)
works a varied schedule that may exceed a forty-hour work week
(full time). Part-time positions also available.Some duties
include:Engage clients and develop positive, appropriate,
supportive relationships utilizing a strength-based treatment
approachAssist clients with their routines and adhere to the
program's daily scheduleAssist clients in setting goals in
accordance with their individualized treatment plansAssist the
supervisory and clinical team with case management responsibilities
for our children/youth and families.Implement proper supervision
techniques to ensure clients are not a danger to themselves or
othersEstablish rapport and keeps parents/families updated with
client statusSchedule and accompany clients to
appointmentsContribute in client-related meetings, case
presentations, and suggest treatment recommendationsSupervise or
assist clients with self-administration of medicationComplete case
documentation in a thorough, professional, and timely
manner.Benefits include: A competitive wage of $20.00 per hour;
medical, dental and optical insurances; life insurance; training
and professional development; tuition assistance; paid vacation and
holidays; paid sick and personal time; retirement program; wellness
benefit; pre-tax childcare, bilingual salary differential depending
on language, and more.The Key Program is a private, non-profit
human services agency whose mission is to assist at-risk and
court-involved children/adolescents and their families to develop
positive life skills so they may pursue productive and rewarding
lives. Key works in conjunction with the MA Department of Children
& Families (DCF), MA Department of Youth Services (DYS), the MA
Department of Mental Health (DMH), the Children's Behavioral Health
Initiative (CBHI) and the RI Department of Children, Youth &
Families (DCYF) and is an agency provider of both community-based
outreach services and residential treatment programming.Key is
committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and committed to
hiring employees that reflect the diverse communities that we
serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to their race or color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age,
country of ancestral origin, or veteran status.
Keywords: Key Program, Inc., New Bedford , Youth Counselor, Greenfield, Ma, Other , New Bedford, Massachusetts
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