The Key Program, Inc

Residential Caseworker, Providence, RI

The Key Program, Inc  •  $44k/yr  •  Providence, RI (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Key Program is seeking Youth Counselors (Residential Caseworkers) in Providence, RI for their residential program that serves up to six adolescent females referred by the RI Department of Children Youth and Families (DYCF). Join a dedicated team with supervisors, clinicians, 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: $22   

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

 

Qualifications:   

One of the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or an associate degree
  • College course work and one year of human service experience, required
  • High school diploma or GED/HiSET and two years of human service experience, 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 Youth Counselor (Residential Caseworker) must share a rotating schedule with their team, consisting of daytime shifts (7 AM – 3:30 PM), evening shifts (2:30 PM – 11 PM), and including weekend shifts.

  • 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 (Residential Caseworkers) 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 Medication Administration Program (MAP) Certification.
  • Coordinate and participate in creative and therapeutic recreational activities.

The Key Program is a private, non-profit human services agency whose mission is to support 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, DMH, 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. 

The Key Program, Inc

About The Key Program, Inc

Our mission is to assist at-risk youth and their families with developing positive life skills, so they may pursue productive and rewarding lives.

Key is committed to:

meeting the individual treatment needs of youth and families by emphasizing a strength-based approach

delivering quality care and services to youth and families

offering a culturally sensitive system of care

providing care in the least restrictive environment possible

promoting the safety of the communities in which our youth and families reside

advocating for public policy which assists and protects children and families at risk

developing flexible and innovative treatment models

ensuring a skilled and caring staff through quality supervision and training

creating life-long supporters and advocates of the human services field within our past, present and future staff through their work experience at Key

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Westborough, Massachusetts
Year Founded
1974
Website
key.org
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