The Key Program is currently seeking a Full Time Youth Service Coordinator, who will work collaboratively with the Department of Youth Services (DYS), Old Colony Y and Key personnel. The position will be based out of the DYS New Bedford Regional office.

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Qualifications:* A Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field required. A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in the juvenile justice, child welfare or behavioral health field required. 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: Hourly wage: $21.50; medical, dental and optical insurances; life insurance; training and professional development; tuition assistance; paid vacation and holidays; paid sick and personal time; retirement program; wellness benefit; pre-tax childcare, and more. (Bilingual candidates with specific language skills receive a wage differential after completing the 3-month orientation period.)
Responsibilities:

• Conducts client itinerary monitoring to include school, employment, curfew and clinical appointment attendance.
• Assists the DYS Caseworker in ensuring youth are prepared for discharge from DYS; participate in discharge planning meetings with DYS staff.
• Identifies and develops relationships with local community-based organizations and providers and establishes her/himself as the point of contact.
• Completes all documentation thoroughly, professionally and in accordance with DYS/Key/Old Colony Y timeframes and paperwork requirements
• Identifies pathways for DYS youth and families to access benefits and services.
• Assists in community-based client transportation adhering to DCF policies.

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 in developing 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), the Children's Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.50 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

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