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Residential Caseworker, Providence, RI

Key Program, Inc.

#Medication Administration #Human Services #Residential Program #Tuition Assistance #Non-Profit #Rotating Schedule #Therapeutic Environment #DCYF #Paid Holidays #Blue Cross Blue Shield #Youth Counselor #Caseworker

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrs$22 / HOURPosted 3 months agoExpired

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Location

Providence, Rhode Island

Salary

$22 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Youth Counselor must engage youth to develop positive, supportive relationships using a strength-based approach while working with a team to provide direct supervision and advocacy. Responsibilities also include facilitating life skills instruction, assisting youth with treatment plan goals across various areas, and performing medication administration after training.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license and insured vehicle, and must commit to required trainings like FA/CPR/AED, MAP, and CPI Crisis Intervention. Minimum education requires either a Bachelor's degree (preferred), an Associate degree with coursework plus one year of human service experience, or a High School diploma/GED/HiSET plus two years of human service experience.

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Job description

Key Program is seeking Youth Counselors (Residential Caseworkers) in Providence, RI for their residential program, which serves up to six girls (ages 16 to 20) referred by the Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF). Join a dedicated team of supervisors, clinician, 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

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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

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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

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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.
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 all of the below

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 (6:30 AM – 3 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 training
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.