Overnight Youth Counselor

NFI Massachusetts; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit human services agency is seeking an Overnight Youth Counselor for its Milestone program in Wilmington, MA. The role involves providing supervision, direct care, and support to youth in temporary placements. Responsibilities include maintaining direct care, conducting bed checks, and providing crisis intervention. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 21 years old, and possess excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers benefits such as medical and dental insurance, retirement plan, and paid vacation time.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

3 weeks paid vacation time

Tuition reimbursement up to $2500 per fiscal year

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with the adolescent population preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid US driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and maintain direct care and the safety of the youth.
• Remain awake throughout the entire shift.
• Conduct routine bed checks.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment.
• Provide crisis intervention if needed.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with the adolescent population

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NFI Massachusetts Inc., a non-profit human services agency, is currently seeking an Overnight Youth Counselor for its Milestone program located in Wilmington, MA.

Our programs work with youth who are referred to us and are in need of temporary out-of-home placement. The Residential Counselor will provide direct care, support, and supervision which includes life skills training, social and interpersonal skill development, and community engagement.

Status: Full-time

Hourly rate: $22.00/hr

Overtime opportunities available.

Overnight Residential Counselors are responsible for:

1. Supervising and maintaining direct care and the safety of the youth.
2. Remaining awake throughout the entire shift.
3. Conducting routine bed checks.
4. Maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
5. Crisis intervention if needed.

Job Requirements:

1. High school diploma or GED required.
2. Experience with the adolescent population preferred.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid US driver's license.

Benefits for full-time employees include:

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Retirement Plan, 3 weeks paid vacation time, and Tuition reimbursement up to $2500 per fiscal year.

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.