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.

• 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.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
• 403(b) retirement savings account (tax-deferred).
• Pre-tax childcare.

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) or an associate degree.
• College coursework 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.

• 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.