Residential Caseworker (Full-Time) - 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 Residential Caseworker 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
$20.00 per hour; bilingual wage differential; medical, dental and optical insurance; life insurance; tuition assistance;
graduate school scholarships; paid vacation and holidays; paid sick and personal time; pre-taxed childcare; training and supervision, and much more.
What you bring
A Bachelor's degree is preferred, oran 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), MA Department of Youth Services (DYS), 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.