DIRECT CARE COUNSELOR - Day Program Staff

NFI North; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive health and dental insurance

Generous time off plan

Job summary

NFI North in Concord, NH is looking for a full‑time Direct Care Counselor for its Transitional Housing Service program. Candidates will supervise daily activities, facilitate support for participants, and assist in skill development and transportation for medical appointments.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience with the participant population. NFI North offers competitive salaries, comprehensive health insurance, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or two years related experience and/or training.
• Experience with participant population.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of participants, providing ongoing support.
• Facilitate participant improvement in personal responsibility and social skills.
• Assist in facilitating groups and providing transportation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related experience

Job description

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 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 is seeking a full‑time Direct Care Counselor for our Transitional Housing Service program located in Concord. This 16‑bed adult program is located at the Philbrook Adult Transitional Housing (known as PATH) site. The program is a residential treatment and day program with a progressive reputation of providing comprehensive clinical, vocational services and life skills for adults living with mental illness that are seeking independent living. Many of our participants get apartments, go to college or find educational opportunities with the support of our amazing staff team.

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.
• Assist in facilitating groups and providing transportation to medical appointments.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and environments that allow for creativity, a sense of empowerment and many opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
• Generous time off plan including three weeks paid vacation and additional sick and holiday time.
• Tuition reimbursement, retirement match, in addition to excellent training and a supportive work environment.

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