Key Program, Inc. is hiring: Overnight Awake Shiftworker in Springfield

Do you want to make a difference in the life of children and teens. Key is seeking both full and part-time Overnight Awake Shiftworkers to work together as a dynamic team in their residential group homes in Springfield, MA that serve up to 9-12 children/adolescents who are involved with the MA Department of Children & Families (DCF).

What you will do:

• Work overnight shifts from 11pm to 7am (approximately) that may include some weekend and holiday nights. SHIFTWORKERS MUST REMAIN AWAKE AND ALERT AT ALL TIMES.
• Monitor client safety in accordance with program procedures and protocols
• Conduct routine monitoring checks to ensure safety and well-being of high-risk clients
• Develop a positive rapport with the adolescents and program staff
• Provide behavior management and crisis intervention
• Assist clients in their morning routine to include meal preparation, hygiene and transportation to school
• Serve as a positive role model following Key’s guidelines regarding professional behavior
• Maintain written client records in accordance with agency policies and state regulations

What you will receive:

• Hourly wage: $24 per hour
• Medical and dental insurance; life insurance; generous tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate courses; graduate school scholarship; paid vacation and holidays; paid sick and personal time; mileage reimbursement; retirement program; wellness benefits; pre-tax childcare; training and supervision; advancement opportunities, and LOTS more!
• Bilingual salary differential depending on language
• A fun and collaborative workplace environment!

What you bring:

• High school diploma or GED/HiSET, is REQUIRED
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid state driver’s license and legally registered and insured car for work use
• Due to the nature of the work and client needs, the Youth Counselor (Residential Caseworker) must have the ability to work a varied and rotating schedule with their team that includes days, evenings and some weekend shifts and full-time positions may exceed a 40-hour work week (that will include overtime pay).

The Key Program is a private, non-profit human service agency whose mission is to assist 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.