Residential Counselor - $3, 000 Hiring Bonus, Methuen, Ma

Company: Key Program, Inc.
Location: Leominster
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

The Key Program, Inc.Is seeking Residential Counselors (Residential Caseworker) to work together as a dynamic team in a small residential group home in Methuen, MA. The residential program serves up to nine (9) adolescents females who are involved with the MA Department of Children & Families (DCF).Wage/Salary & Benefits Include:Hourly wage: $20 per hour$3,000 Hiring Bonus ($1500 at the completion of 3 months orientation and $1500 at the completion of 6 months)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 with two years of human service experience, requiredMust be 21 years of age or olderValid state driver's license and legally registered and insured car for work useDue 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 weekend shifts.Responsibilities:Residential Counselors work with a trauma informed care approach to develop supportive client relationships; assist clients to attain their treatment plan goalsprovide advocacy in the areas of health, education, vocation, legal advocacy, and family advocacycoordinate clinical services and utilize community resourcesparticipate in community recreational activities with clientsThe Key Program strives to provide abundant training opportunities to all staff. Some trainings offered include: Trauma Informed Care, Crisis Prevention and Intervention, CPR and First Aid, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Medication Administration, Cultural Competency, Human Service Worker Safety, Safety in the Field and many more.The Key Program is a private, non-profit human services agency whose mission is to assist at-risk and court-involved 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.

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