Residential Caseworker, $3K Hiring Bonus, Worcester, MA

Key Program is seeking Youth Counselors (Residential Caseworkers) in Worcester, MA, for their residential program, which serves up to nine adolescents referred by the MA Department of Children and Families (DCF). Join a dedicated team of supervisors, clinician, 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. 

Insurance:  (See attachment for contribution details) 

• Key offersBlue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Benefits coveringover 90% of medical premiums and 70% for dental premiumswithlow deductibles and co-pays.  

Professional Development: (See attachment for details) 

• Tuitionassistanceis available forany degree or certificationprogram. Scholarship opportunitiesare providedfor clinical-related graduate programs.
• Keyis aninternship placement site where employees can fulfill internship requirementsfor college credit.
• Intensive training,professionaldevelopmentandopportunitiesfor advancementare available.

Self-Care and Paid Time Off Benefits:  (See attachment for details) 

• 3 weeks/vacation,2 weeks/sick time, 3 days/personal, 3 days/bereavementand 12 paid holidaysforfull-timestaff. 
• Free, confidential employeeassistanceprogram for employees and adult household members for support with mental and physical health, financial, family, legal,parentingand other concerns.

Other:   

• Mileage reimbursement for work-relatedtravel.
• 403(b)retirement savings account (tax-deferred). 
• Pre-taxchildcare. 

Qualifications:    

One of the following: 

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)oran associate degree
• College course workandone year of human service experience,required
• High school diploma or GED/HiSETandtwo years of human service experience,required

And all of the below: 

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid state driver’s license and legally registered and insured car for work use
• Commitment toparticipatein requiredtrainingsand certificationsinFA/CPR/AED, MA Medication Administration Program (MAP)andCrisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Crisis Intervention.

Responsibilities:  

The Youth Counselor (Residential Caseworker) must share a rotating schedule with their team, consisting of  daytime shifts (8 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 whileutilizinga strength-based treatment approach.
• Work with a team ofResidential Caseworkers to provide direct supervision,engagementand advocacy of youth.

• Facilitate individual and group instruction for social and life skills development.  
• Assistthe youth toaccomplishtreatment plan goals and provide care for them in areas of health, education, vocation, legaladvocacyand family advocacy.
• Perform medication administration and medical advocacy toyouthupon receiving Medication Administration Program (MAP)Certification
• Coordinate andparticipatein creative and therapeutic recreational activities.

The Key Program is a private, non-profit human services 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 works in conjunction with the MA DCF, DMH, RI DCYF and NH 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.