Key is currently seeking an Overnight AWAKE Shift Worker in Key's residential group homes for adolescents located in Springfield, MA.

Qualifications: Key’s Overnight AWAKE Shift Worker position is an entry-level, hourly paid employee. High School Diploma or GED are required, bachelor's degree in a human services related field is 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.

Benefits Include: A competitive wage of $21.00 per hour, tuition assistance, paid sick time, training and supervision, and much more.

Responsibilities:

• OVERNIGHT AWAKE SHIFTWORKERS MUST REMAIN AWAKE AND ALERT AT ALL TIMES
• Monitor client safety in accordance with program procedures and rules
• Conduct proper monitoring (eyes-on) and routine checks to insure 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 at-risk and court-involved 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 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.

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.