Residential Caseworker, Wareham, MA

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FT Full-Time Wareham, MA, US 1 Attachments

30+ days ago Requisition

Key Program is seeking Youth Counselors (Residential Caseworkers) in Wareham, MA
, for their residential program that serves up to six adolescent male 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

Additional compensation is provided for bilingual skills and our generous employee referral bonus program.

Hiring Bonus of $1,500 to be paid in two installments - $750 after three months and $750 after six months of successful employment.

Insurance: (See attachment for contribution details)

• Key offers Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Benefits covering over 92% of medical premiums and 70% for dental premiums with low deductibles and co-pays.

Professional Development: (See attachment for details)

• 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: (See attachment for details)

• 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.

Other:

• Mileage Reimbursement equivalent to IRS rate for work-related travel
• 403(b) retirement savings account (tax-deferred).
• Life Insurance (group term life equal to 1.5 times one’s annual salary)

Qualifications:

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 and two years of human service experience, required

And

• 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.

Responsibilities:

The Youth Counselor (Residential Caseworker) must share a rotating schedule with their team, consisting of daytime shifts (7 AM – 3:30 PM), evening shifts (2:30 PM – 11 PM), 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.

The Key Program is a private, non-profit human services…