Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Salary
$24 / HOUR
Provide direct supervision, advocacy, and trauma-informed support to youth in a residential setting. Facilitate life skills instruction and coordinate therapeutic recreational activities to help youth achieve treatment goals.
Requires a high school diploma with two years of human service experience, or an associate/bachelor's degree. Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license and a registered vehicle.
The Key Program is seeking Youth Counselors (Residential Caseworkers) in Pittsfield, MA for their residential program that serves co-ed youth referred by the MA Department of Children and Families (DCF). Join a dedicated team with supervisors, clinicians, occupational therapist, nurses, 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.
Competitive hourly wage: $24 Additional compensation is provided for bilingual skills and our generous employee referral bonus program.
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, 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.
Market context
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