Key Program, Inc.

Overnight Awake Shiftworker, Pittsfield, MA Job at Key Program, Inc. in Pittsfie

Key Program, Inc., Pittsfield, MA, United States

Job Description

Key is seeking Overnight AWAKE Shift Workers to work together as a dynamic team in their residential group home setting in Pittsfield to monitor and care for children/youth who are involved with the MA Department of Children and Families (DCF).

Wage/Salary & Benefits Include:

Hourly wage: $24 per hour
Time-limited retention bonus.
Medical, dental, and optical insurances; life insurance; tuition assistance for job related and non-related courses; 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:

High school diploma required
College coursework and one-year of relevant experience preferred
All candidates must be 21 years of age or older
have a valid state driver's license; and, have a legally registered and insured car for work use.
OVERNIGHT AWAKE SHIFTWORKERS MUST REMAIN AWAKE AND ALERT AT ALL TIMES

Responsibilities:

Monitor client safety in accordance with program procedures and rules
Conduct proper monitoring (eyes-on) and routine checks to ensure safety and well-being of high-risk clients
Develop a positive rapport with the adolescents; program staff; social workers; and police
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

The Key Program is a private, non-profit human services 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 works in conjunction with the MA DCF, DYS, DMH and RI DCYF and is an agency provider of both community-based outreach services and residential treatment programming.

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.