Overnight Awake Shiftworker, Methuen, MA

The Key Program, Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee referral bonus

401(k) retirement savings

Job summary

The Key Program, Inc. seeks an Overnight Awake Shift Worker for a residential program in Methuen, MA serving adolescent girls. The role includes supervision, engagement and advocacy with youth, along with MAP medication administration and safety checks. Training in FA/CPR/AED, MAP, and CPI is required.

Hours run 11pm–8am with weekends and holidays. Competitive hourly wage, plus bonuses for bilingual skills and referrals, plus strong benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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 MAP and CPI Crisis Intervention.
• Must remain awake and alert during the overnight hours 11pm to 8am.

Responsibilities

• Work with Overnight Awake Shift Team to provide direct supervision and engagement of youth.
• Perform medication administration and medical advocacy upon MAP certification.
• Complete safety and security checks throughout the residential program.
• Prepare well balanced breakfast and assist youth with morning routines.

Skills

21+ age requirement

Driver's license

Valid car insurance

Overnight awake

Education

High school diploma or GED/HiSET

Job description

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Overnight Awake Shiftworker, Methuen, MA

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Key Program is seeking Overnight Awake Shift Workers (ONA's) in Methuen, MA, for their residential program, which serves up to nine adolescent girls referred by the MA Department of Children and Families (DCF). Join a dedicated team of 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/hour

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

Insurance: (See attachment for contribution details)

• 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.

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, confidentialemployee assistance program for employees and adult household members for support with mental and physical health, financial, family, legal, parenting and other concerns.

Other:

• Reimbursement equivalent to IRS rate for work-related travel
• 403(b) retirement savings account (tax-deferred).

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED/HiSET is 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.
• Must remain awake and alert during the overnight hours 11pm to 8am.

Responsibilities:

The Overnight Awake Shift Worker's works together on an overnight team and work from 11pm to 8am. The schedule includes weekends and holidays. Applicants will be asked to engage the youth to develop positive, appropriate, trauma informed, supportive relationships while utilizing a strength-based treatment approach.

• Work with a team of Overnight Awake Shift Workersto provide direct supervision, engagement and advocacy of youth.
• Perform medication administration and medical advocacy to youth upon receiving Medication Administration Program (MAP) Certification
• Complete safety and security checks throughout the residential program.
• Prepare well balanced breakfast and assist with motivating youth to complete morning routines.

The Key Program supports children, families, and emerging adults through trauma-informed, culturally grounded services that strengthen resilience, foster belonging, deepen community connections, and build a foundation for lasting well-being.. Key works in conjunction with the MA DCF, 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.

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July 2026 Comprehensive Benefits for Direct Support Positions.pdf