Overnight Youth Counselor, Worcester, MA

The Key Program, Inc; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Overnight Awake Shift Workers for a residential program in Worcester. This role is crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of adolescents during overnight hours. As part of a dedicated team, you will monitor clients, implement safety procedures, and foster positive relationships using a client-centered approach. The organization values employee well-being and offers competitive wages, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young individuals, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive.

Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Intensive Training

Paid Time Off

403(b) Retirement Savings

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Bilingual Skills Bonus

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid state driver's license.
• Experience in a relevant field preferred, along with college coursework.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and engage clients during overnight shifts ensuring safety.
• Perform regular bed checks and document client activities.

Skills

Bilingual Skills

Communication Skills

Client Engagement

Crisis Intervention

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

College Coursework

Tools

FA/CPR/AED Certification

MA Medication Administration Program (MAP)

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification

Job description

Key Program is seeking Overnight Awake Shift Workers in Worcester, MA, for their residential program, serving up to nine adolescents referred by the MA Department of Children and Families (DCF). The Shift Worker is responsible for the welfare of the children/youth in Key’s residential programs during the overnight hours (11pm –8am). They monitor clients, perform bed checks, and implement safety and security procedures. 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 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, 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 for work-related travel at a rate of $0.70/mile.
• 403(b) retirement savings account (tax-deferred).
• Pre-tax childcare.

Qualifications:

• College coursework and one year of relevant experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalency 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 Overnight Awake Shift Worker must share a schedule with their team, consisting of overnight shifts (11pm – 8am), and may include weekend shifts.

• Remains awake, alert, and security conscious at all times by sitting in an upright manner in a designated location determined by supervisors to visually monitor and hear client activity throughout the shift.
• Performs and documents client bed checks every 15 minutes and program security checks at required intervals throughout the shift.
• Engages clients and develops positive, appropriate, and supportive professional relationships utilizing a strength-based, client-centered approach.
• Follows program safety and security policies including closely supervising clients; adhering to program procedure manual as a guide to maintain consistency and structure; conducting searches and security checklists; always remaining alert and security conscious.
• Assists clients with their routines such as morning wake-up, meal preparation, school preparation, medication administration, room and program cleanup, transportation, etc.
• Follows policies for providing timely notification of actual or suspected program incidents and completes accurate and timely associated documentation.

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, 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.