Overnight Juvenile Justice Youth Counselor

NFI Massachusetts; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a non-profit agency focused on supporting adolescent males in the Juvenile Justice System. As an Overnight Youth Counselor, you will play a crucial role in providing care and guidance to young individuals, helping them develop life skills and make positive choices. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in juvenile justice, child welfare, and related fields. With both full-time and part-time options available, you can make a difference in the lives of youth while enjoying competitive pay and a supportive work environment. If you're enthusiastic and caring, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

3 weeks paid vacation time

Tuition reimbursement, $2500 per fiscal year

Qualifications

• Candidates must have strong communication skills and experience working with teenagers.
• A degree in Criminal/Juvenile Justice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, support, and guidance to youth in the program.
• Demonstrate positive role modeling and help youth make healthier choices.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Limit Setting

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Criminal/Juvenile Justice

Tools

Reliable Vehicle

Job description

NFI Massachusetts Inc., a non-profit human services agency, is currently seeking an Overnight Juvenile Justice Youth Counselor for our program located in Peabody, MA.

These programs are residential DYS programs for adolescent males (ages 13-20) referred by the MA Department of Youth Services. They are well staffed programs with Administrators, licensed clinicians, teachers, direct care staff, and other support staff. The program structure includes classes 5.5 hours per day, individual and group counseling, life skills, and pre-vocational skills training. Rehabilitation followed by supported community reintegration is the ultimate goal of the program.

This is a highly responsible position in the Juvenile Justice System, and a great opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience for careers in the Juvenile Justice and/or Child Welfare systems as well as law enforcement, corrections, and probation.

We are seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and caring individuals with strong interpersonal skills to provide direct care to youth served within the program. Candidates must have strong communication skills, demonstrated ability in working with teenagers, the ability to set limits, adhere to program policies and procedures, and work well within a team setting.

The goal is to provide these youth support, mentoring, guidance, and to demonstrate positive role modeling so they may elect healthier choices and learn new skills to use upon their discharge from the program.

Status: Full time/Part time available

Schedule: 3rd shift 11:00 pm-7:00 am

Hours per week: 30-40

Hourly rate: $22.00

Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• 3 weeks paid vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement, $2500 per fiscal year

Job Requirements:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Criminal/Juvenile Justice preferred.
• Experience working with teenagers or a similar population.
• Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle is a must.
• Must be 21 years of age.

NFI Massachusetts Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We seek to empower individuals and support the diversity and inclusivity within our workforce.