Residential Counselor

NFI North, Inc.; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Retirement matching

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

NFI North, Inc. is seeking Direct Care Counselors for 2nd shift positions at the Philbrook Adult Transitional Housing site in Concord, NH. This role involves supervising daily activities, facilitating personal and social skills, and supporting adults with mental illness in their journey to independent living.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and the position offers comprehensive benefits including medical plans, generous paid time off, and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or two years related experience with participant population.
• Ability to supervise and guide participants effectively.
• Experience in facilitating group activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of participants providing ongoing support.
• Facilitate improvement in personal responsibility and social skills.
• Assist in facilitating groups and provide transportation.

Skills

Supervision

Facilitation of group activities

Medication monitoring

Community living skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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.

NFI North is seeking Direct Care Counselors for 2nd shift positions, Wednesday – Saturday shift and Sunday – Wednesday shift at our 16-bed adult program that is located at the Philbrook Adult Transitional Housing site in Concord NH. This program is a residential treatment and day program with a progressive reputation of providing comprehensive clinical, vocational services and life skills for adults living with mental illness that are seeking independent living. Many of our participants get apartments and go to college with the support of our amazing staff team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily activities of participants, providing ongoing support, guidance and role modeling.
• Facilitate participant improvement in the areas of personal responsibility, social skills, medication monitoring and administration, community living skills and behavior.
• Assist in facilitating groups and providing transportation to medical appointments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience with participant population.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field.

Preferred Attributes

• Enthusiastic – Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.
• Team Player – Works well as a member of a group.
• Growth Opportunities – Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility.
• Flexibility – Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals.
• Ability to Make an Impact – Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.

Travel Required

Yes. Client transport, locally, occasional training opportunities.

Benefits

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 provide 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.

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