Youth Counselor – Residential Care (FT, Wareham)

The Key Program, Inc; Wareham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement savings

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Internship placement site

Job summary

The Key Program, Inc in Wareham, MA seeks a Residential Caseworker (Youth Counselor) to support adolescent males in a trauma-informed, structured residential setting. The role involves rotating daytime/evening shifts, weekend coverage, and direct youth engagement.

Benefits include strong health coverage, retirement plan, ample paid time off, mileage reimbursement, tuition assistance, and ongoing professional 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 Medication Administration Program (MAP) and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Crisis Intervention.

Responsibilities

• Engage the youth to develop positive, 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 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

Driver's license

Trauma-informed care

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or associate degree

College coursework + 1 year human service experience

HS diploma or GED/HiSET + 2 years human service experience

Job description

The Key Program, Inc in Wareham, MA seeks a Residential Caseworker (Youth Counselor) to support adolescent males in a trauma-informed, structured residential setting. The role involves rotating daytime/evening shifts, weekend coverage, and direct youth engagement.

Benefits include strong health coverage, retirement plan, ample paid time off, mileage reimbursement, tuition assistance, and ongoing professional development.