What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Counselor, Methuen, MA position at Key Program, Inc.?
Jump start your career in the human or social services field and make a difference in the life of children and teens. Key is seeking Youth Counselors (Residential Caseworker) to work together as a dynamic team in a small residential group home in Methuen, Ma that serves up to 12 adolescent females who are involved with the MA Department of Children & Families (DCF).
What you will do:
- Be directly responsible for the daily supervision of the youth.
- Engage youth and develop positive, appropriate, and supportive relationships utilizing a strength-based treatment approach.
- Assist the youth to accomplish treatment plan goals and provide care for them in areas of health, education, vocation, legal advocacy and family advocacy.
- Coordinate and participate in creative and therapeutic recreational activities.
- Assist the supervisory and clinical team with case management responsibilities.
- Facilitate individual and group instruction for social and life skills development and assist the youth to perform daily living skill activities.
What you will receive:
- Hourly wage: $24 per hour
- Medical, dental, and optical insurances; life insurance; generous tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate courses; graduate school scholarship; paid vacation and holidays; paid sick and personal time; mileage reimbursement; retirement program; wellness benefits; pre-tax childcare; training and supervision; advancement opportunities, and LOTS more!
- Bilingual salary differential depending on language
- A fun and collaborative workplace environment!
What you bring:
- 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 with 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
- Due to the nature of the work and client needs, the Youth Counselor (Residential Caseworker) must have the ability to work a varied and rotating schedule with their team that includes days (8am – 4pm), evenings (2pm – 11pm) and some weekend shifts
The Key Program is a private, non-profit human service agency whose mission is to assist children/adolescents and their families to develop positive life skills so they may pursue productive and rewarding lives.
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.
Salary : $24
