Trauma-Informed Residential Youth Counselor

Key Program, Inc.; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

403(b) retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Key Program, Inc. in Wareham, MA is seeking a Youth Counselor (Residential Caseworker) to join a trauma-informed, structured residential program serving up to six adolescent males.

The role offers full-time daytime/evening/weekend shifts with a supportive team including supervisors, clinicians, nurses, and staff. The position requires 21+ age, valid driver’s license, MAP/CPI trainings, and a commitment to development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or an associate degree.
• College coursework and one year of human service experience, required.
• 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.
• Commitment to participate in required trainings and certifications in FA/CPR/AED, MA MAP and CPI Crisis Intervention.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 MAP Certification.
• Coordinate and participate in creative and therapeutic recreational activities.

Skills

Human service experience

MAP Certification

CPI Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or associate degree

College coursework + 1 year human service experience

High school diploma or GED/HiSET + 2 years human service experience

Tools

MAP Certification

CPI Crisis Intervention

Job description

Key Program, Inc. in Wareham, MA is seeking a Youth Counselor (Residential Caseworker) to join a trauma-informed, structured residential program serving up to six adolescent males.

The role offers full-time daytime/evening/weekend shifts with a supportive team including supervisors, clinicians, nurses, and staff. The position requires 21+ age, valid driver’s license, MAP/CPI trainings, and a commitment to development.