Youth Counselor, Providence, RI

Want to make a difference in the life of a teen? That's what we do at the Key Program! Gain experience to jump start your career in the human services or social services field. We are seeking a Youth Counselor to work in Providence, RI in our six-bed, semi-independent living group home for girls (ages 16-20) who are involved with the Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF).  

What you will receive…

$22 per hour; bilingual wage differential; medical, dental and optical insurance; life insurance; tuition assistance; graduate school scholarships; paid vacation and holidays; .70 mileage reimbursement; paid sick and personal time; pre-taxed childcare; training and supervision, and much more.

What you bring…  

● A Bachelor's degree is preferred, or an Associate’s degree, or college coursework with one year of human service experience is required  

● 21 years of age or older  

● Have a valid state driver's license; and legally registered and insured car for work use.  

● Ability to work a varied and rotating schedule (7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm) includes weekdays, weekends and some holidays.  

What you will do…

• Supervise up to six young ladies (ages 16-20) and assist them to meet their treatment plan goals and provide behavior management. 
• Be a positive role model for the young women; 
• Provide advocacy in the areas of female health needs, education, vocation, legal and family intervention; 
• Coordinate creative and therapeutic recreational activities; 
• Facilitate individual and group instruction for social and life skills development; assists the girls to perform daily life skills activities.    

Who we are…

The Key Program is a private, non-profit human service agency whose mission is to assist children/adolescents and their families find ways to pursue productive and rewarding lives. Key works in conjunction with the MA Department of Children & Families (DCF), the MA Department of Mental Health (DMH) and the RI Department of Children, Youth & Families (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.