ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR

NFI North; Newport (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Health and dental insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match

Excellent paid training

Job summary

NFI North in Newport, NH is seeking Direct Care Counselors for their adult mental health program. The role involves supervising participants' daily activities, facilitating social skills, and supporting their journey towards independent living.

With a focus on compassionate care, you will create a culture of belonging and provide essential guidance to individuals facing life challenges. NFI North offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a welcoming environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Two years related experience and/or training with client population preferred.
• Ability to supervise and support individuals in a residential treatment environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of participants while providing support and guidance.
• Facilitate participant improvement in social and community living skills.
• Create an empowering culture for participants in the program.

Skills

Compassionate support

Social skills

Medication management

Group facilitation

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Offering $1,000 Sign On Bonus! At NFI North, we strive to create a world where mental and behavioral health services are readily accessible for everyone, creating a place to belong. NFI North provides mental health and behavioural 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.

We’re looking for compassionate and dedicated staff who want more than just a job – people who want to be part of building this new, dynamic team to continue our work to make a difference in people’s lives. NFI North is seeking Direct Care Counselors to work first‑shift hours Monday–Friday at our 16‑bed adult program relocated to Arbor View in Newport, NH.

This program is a residential treatment and day program with a progressive reputation of providing comprehensive clinical, vocational services, case management, and life skills for adults living with mental illness who are seeking independent living. Many participants begin returning to the community by volunteering, gaining employment, and transitioning into apartments with the support of our staff team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily activities of participants, providing ongoing support, guidance, and role modelling.
• Facilitate participant improvement in personal responsibility, social skills, medication monitoring and administration, community living skills, and behaviour.
• Facilitate groups and provide transportation for medical appointments.
• Create a culture of belonging and empower participants.

Qualifications

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

NFI North offers competitive salaries and a welcoming environment that allows creativity, empowerment, and many opportunities for advancement. Benefits include comprehensive health and dental insurance, a generous time‑off package (3 weeks paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, additional sick time), tuition reimbursement, retirement match, possible 4‑day work week, excellent paid training, and a supportive work environment with a hands‑on and approachable management team.

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