RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR

NFI Vermont, Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Vacation

Sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

NFI North in Manchester is seeking a Direct Care Counselor for the 8-bed THS Manchester program, a residential treatment and day program with a reputation for providing comprehensive clinical, nursing, medical, case management, vocational, educational and peer support services and life skills to adults with SMI/SPMI.

Responsibilities include supervising daily activities, supporting participants, and helping them develop personal responsibility, social skills, and independence in community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with client population.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily activities of participants, providing ongoing support, guidance and role modeling.
• Facilitate participant improvement in the areas of personal responsibility, social skills, medication monitoring and administration, community living skills and behavior.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Two years related experience

Job description

At NFI North, we strive to create a world where mental and behavioral health services are readily accessible for everyone creatingA Place to Belong.

NFI North provides mental health and behavioral support services to people facing life challenges. We design diverse and innovative programs that provide a high level of structure within communities of care when a person or family is in need. Our goal is for people to grow, have hope, thrive in their community and feel like they belong.

NFI North, Inc. is seeking a 1st shift Direct Care Counselor for our 8 bed THS Manchester position. This program is a residential treatment and day program with a reputation of providing comprehensive clinical, nursing, medical, case management, vocational, educational and peer support services and life skills to adults living with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI).

Responsibilities: Supervise the daily activities of participants, providing ongoing support, guidance and role modeling. Facilitate participant improvement in the areas of personal responsibility, social skills, medication monitoring and administration, community living skills and behavior.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and/or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with client population.

• Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off including 3 weeks of vacation, sick time and 11 paid holidays.
• We also provide tuition reimbursement, retirement match, company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability and much more!
• In addition to excellent training, we offer supportive environments that allow for creativity, a sense of empowerment and opportunities for advancement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action

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Travel Required

Yes . possible day trips, occasional travel for trainings and meetings

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities

: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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