Youth Counselor, Wareham, MA

Key Program, Inc.•Wareham, MA

8h•$0 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Key Program is seeking a Youth Counselor (Residential Caseworker) for a residential program in Wareham, Massachusetts, serving up to six adolescent males referred by the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. The counselor joins a multidisciplinary team that includes supervisors, clinicians, an occupational therapist, nurses, and direct-care staff to maintain a trauma-sensitive, structured, and therapeutic environment. The role uses a strength-based, trauma-informed approach to support youth and help them thrive. The position follows a rotating team schedule that includes daytime shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, evening shifts from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, and weekend shifts. The listed competitive hourly wage is $24. Key Program is a private, nonprofit human services agency supporting children, families, and emerging adults through trauma-informed, culturally grounded services. The organization works with Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire child-welfare agencies and provides community-based services, residential treatment, and outpatient mental and behavioral health services. Key is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to hiring employees who reflect the communities it serves.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have a valid state driver’s license and a legally registered and insured car for work use.
Must commit to required training and certifications in First Aid/CPR/AED, the Massachusetts Medication Administration Program (MAP), and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) crisis intervention.
Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: a bachelor’s degree (preferred) or an associate degree; college coursework and one year of human-services experience; or a high school diploma or GED/HiSET and two years of human-services experience.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Build positive, appropriate, trauma-informed, supportive relationships with youth using a strength-based treatment approach.
Work with other Youth Counselors (Residential Caseworkers) to provide direct supervision, engagement, and advocacy for youth.
Facilitate individual and group instruction to develop social and life skills.
Help youth accomplish treatment-plan goals and provide care in health, education, vocation, legal advocacy, and family advocacy.
Administer medication and provide medical advocacy after obtaining Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification.
Coordinate and participate in creative and therapeutic recreational activities.

Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Benefits medical coverage, with the employer covering over 92% of medical premiums; dental coverage with 70% of premiums covered, and low deductibles and co-pays.
Tuition assistance for degree or certification programs and scholarship opportunities for clinical-related graduate programs.
Internship placement opportunities for employees seeking college credit toward internship requirements.
Intensive training, professional development, and opportunities for advancement.
For full-time staff: three weeks of vacation, two weeks of sick time, three personal days, three bereavement days, and 12 paid holidays.
Free, confidential employee assistance program for employees and adult household members, covering mental and physical health, financial, family, legal, parenting, and other concerns.
Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate for work-related travel.
403(b) tax-deferred retirement savings account.
Pre-tax childcare.
Group term life insurance equal to 1.5 times annual salary.