Residential Cook/Homemaker

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cook / Professional Homemaker to join their dedicated team in Haverhill, MA. This role involves coaching youth in essential home management skills, including budgeting and cooking, while providing a safe and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with adolescents and a commitment to helping them gain independence through practical life skills. With a comprehensive benefits package and a focus on inclusivity, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of young individuals.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Experience working with adolescents is required.
• Ability to coach youth in home management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop learning plans for youth in home economics.
• Assist with household tasks like cooking and cleaning.

Skills

Communication Skills

Home Management Skills

Budgeting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

NFI Massachusetts, Inc., a non-profit human service organization, is currently seeking a Cook / Professional Homemaker for its residential youth program in Haverhill, MA.

NFI’s Northeast Diversion program located in Haverhill, MA provides safe, therapeutic, short-term residential placement for male and female youth ages 12-18. The program serves youth and families struggling with issues that include emotional disturbance, trauma, family conflict and behavioral issues such as truancy, running and substance abuse.

The Cook / Professional Homemaker is responsible for coaching youth identified as emotionally and behaviorally safe to be in high risk areas, such as the kitchen, to learn and practice home management skills such as food budgeting, cooking, and cleaning.This role is responsible for assisting with everyday household tasks, such as light laundry, dishes, tidying up the house and organizing the milieu and common areas, prepping and preparing meals, creating shopping lists, and purchasing/ordering groceries. The ideal candidate will be able implement a learning plan to assist youth in developing home management skills to learn how to be independent.

Hourly Rate: $22/hour

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and facilitate learning plans for youth who are interested in and identified as emotionally and behaviorally ready to learn skills associated with home economics.
• Coach youth home management skills such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
• Assist with everyday household tasks, such as light laundry, dishes, tidying up the house and organizing the milieu and common areas, prepping and preparing meals, creating shopping lists, and purchasing/ordering groceries.
• Support the milieu environment to provide continuity of routines for predictability and safety.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Experience with adolescent population.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license.

NFI Massachusetts offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (multiple plan options)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with potential employer match
• 3 Weeks Paid Vacation + 11 Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Leave
• Company-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,500 per year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
• Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Home & Auto, Legal Plan & more!
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

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.

NFI Massachusetts participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility as part of the I-9 verification process.

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