Relief Residential Counselor

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. (NCYF); Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in youth services seeks compassionate Residential Counselors to provide therapeutic care in group homes. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of youth facing challenges due to past experiences. As part of a supportive team, you will implement treatment plans and foster an environment of healing through trauma-informed care. With a commitment to professional development, NCYF provides a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement. If you are passionate about helping others and want to grow in a rewarding career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Paid sick time

Paid vacations

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans and lead daily living activities.
• Support the treatment philosophy centered around trauma-informed care.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Youth therapeutic care

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Medical insurance knowledge

Flexible spending accounts knowledge

Job description

Residential Counselors work closely with our residents in therapeutic group homes while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. New employees will gradually assimilate into the NCYF culture, and we will work with you to help you develop your competencies so that you can fully enjoy our collaborative efforts.

If you are seeking meaningful and challenging work that will provide you with experience to help you achieve a degree in social work or another field of human services, we can provide that for you. You will work directly with youth to implement treatment plans, lead/model activities of daily living, and support the treatment philosophy of the program, centered around the trauma-informed care model. People who enjoy providing therapeutic care to youth who are challenged by past childhood experiences are most successful in this role of Residential Counselor.

NCYF provides robust and comprehensive benefits to our staff. Our package includes, but is not limited to: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; medical/dependent care flexible spending accounts, 401K, paid sick time, paid vacations, paid personal days, tuition reimbursement, and more!

NCYF is committed to equal opportunity, a diverse workforce, and an inclusive environment. We work to recruit, develop, train, and retain the most talented and engaged people from a diverse candidate pool.

Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent with experience in the field; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of trauma-informed care.
3. Adult & Child CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred (we will train staff).
4. Must possess a valid driving license.
5. Reliable transportation required.
6. Must be at least 21 years old.
7. Approved CORI, DCF, and driving background checks required.