Youth Counselor

Jump-start your career in the human or social services field and make a difference in the life of children and teens. That's what we can do that for you at the Key Program!  Key is seeking Youth Care Workers (also known as “Residential Caseworkers”) to work together as a dynamic team in a small residential group homes in Worcester that serves up to nine (9) adolescents involved with the MA Department of Children & Families (DCF).

$3,000 Hiring Bonus ($1,500 at 3 months and $1,500 at 6 months of successful employment)

Wage/Salary & Benefits Include: 

• Hourly wage: $24 per hour
• Medical, dental, and optical insurances; life insurance; tuition assistance; paid vacation and holidays; paid sick and personal time; mileage reimbursement; retirement program; wellness benefit; pre-tax childcare, training & supervision, advancement opportunities, and more.
• Bilingual salary differential depending on language.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or Associates degree or college coursework and one year of human service experience, or 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
• Due to the nature of the work and client needs, Residential Caseworkers must have the ability to work a varied and rotating schedule with their team that includes days (8am-4pm), evenings (3pm-11pm), and some weekend shifts.

Responsibilities:

Youth Care Workers (Residential Caseworkers) work within a trauma informed system of care and develop supportive relationships with youth.  They assist them to attain treatment plan goals and provide care for them in the areas of health, education, vocation, legal advocacy, and family advocacy.  They coordinate clinical services, utilize community resources, maintain case management documentation, participate in community recreational activities with youth and establish aftercare plans.

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 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.