Residential Counselor

NFI North, Inc.; Bridgton (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision coverage

Vacation time and holidays

4-day work week (10-hour days)

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

NFI North, Inc. is seeking a Direct Care Counselor/Behavioral Health Professional for our residential program serving youth ages 5-14 in a K-8 school setting.

You will help maintain a safe and supportive environment and assist with learning, direct supervision and engagement of participants. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or 90 college credits in human services or related field, plus experience with youth in residential or day treatment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 90 college credits in human services or related field.
• Experience with youth in residential or day treatment settings.
• Strong listening, communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and supportive environment.
• Assist with learning and direct supervision of participants.
• Crisis intervention and related documentation.

Skills

Decision making

Communication

Listening skills

Team dynamics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

Associates degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

At NFI North, we strive to create a world where mental and behavioral health services are readily accessible for everyone creatingA 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.

Have you ever thought about making a difference in the life of a child? Are you a strong decision maker that likes learning new strategies in the field of mental health? Do you like working with people, doing something different every day?

Bridge Crossing has an immediate opening for Direct Care Counselor/Behavioral Health Professional in our residential treatment program serving youth ages 5-14 in a K-8 school setting. Counselors are responsible for day-to-day operations including: maintaining a safe and supportive environment, assist with learning, direct supervision and engagement of participants. Tasks include crisis intervention and all related documentation.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree/minimum 90 college credits in human services, social work, psychology, sociology, early childhood education or equivalent, plus experience working with youth in a residential or day treatment setting. Strong listening skills and creative mindset are needed. Great communication skills are necessary as this position requires positive team dynamics.

• NFI North offers comprehensive and affordable Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off including 3 weeks of vacation, sick time and 11 paid holidays.
• We also offer a 4-day work week (10-hour days), tuition reimbursement, retirement match, company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability and much more!
• In addition to excellent training, we offer supportive environments that allow for creativity, a sense of empowerment and opportunities for advancement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action

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Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Associates or better in Human Services or related field.

Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field.

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