Youth Counselor, Springfield, MA

Key Program, Inc.•Springfield, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Key Program is seeking Youth Counselors (Residential Caseworkers) in Springfield, MA, for our residential programs, which serve up to nine adolescent girls or boys referred by the MA Department of Children and Families (DCF). Join a dedicated team of supervisors, clinicians, occupational therapists, 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. The Key Program is a private, non-profit human services agency whose mission is to support children, families, and emerging adults through trauma-informed, culturally grounded services that strengthen resilience, foster belonging, deepen community connections, and build a foundation for lasting well-being. Key works in conjunction with the MA DCF, DMH, RI DCYF and is an agency provider of community-based services, residential treatment programming, and outpatient mental/behavioral health services. 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.

Requirements

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
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage: $24
Additional compensation for bilingual skills
Employee referral bonus program
Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Benefits covering over 90% of medical premiums
70% for dental premiums with low deductibles and co-pays
Tuition assistance is available for any degree or certification program
Scholarship opportunities are provided for clinical-related graduate programs
Internship placement site where employees can fulfill internship requirements for college credit
Intensive training, professional development and opportunities for advancement
3 weeks/vacation
2 weeks/sick time
3 days/personal
3 days/bereavement
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
Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
403(b) retirement savings account (tax-deferred)
Pre-tax childcare