Residential Counselor

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. (NCYF); Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 2,755,200 - 3,857,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. (NCYF) is seeking enthusiastic Residential Counselors to join our Residential Services team. You will work closely with youth in therapeutic group homes to guide them to success while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

Full-time schedules are available. If you are seeking meaningful work that will help you gain experience in social services, NCYF provides that opportunity.

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate familiarity with trauma-informed care principles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• CPR/First Aid certification is preferred and training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Guide residents in therapeutic group homes toward success while maintaining boundaries.
• Implement treatment plans and activities of daily living using structure and routine.
• Support the program’s trauma-informed care philosophy and collaborate with families, schools and community supports.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Interpersonal skills

Communication

CPR/First Aid

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. (NCYF) is made up of a team of devoted and highly skilled professionals and paraprofessionals who provide quality care to the individuals we serve. Our agency is led by a passionate and involved leadership team based out of our Easthampton main office.

Residential Counselor: $24.00 Per Hour

Northeast Center for Youth & Families (NCYF) is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated Residential Counselors to join our Residential Services team. Residential Counselors work closely with our residents in therapeutic group homes to guide them to success while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. Full-time schedules are available.

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 through effective use of structure and routine and support the treatment philosophy of the program, centered around the trauma-informed care model. A successful Residential Counselor with NCYF will have the ability to assess and evaluate situations, have a high level of initiative, and have knowledge of acceptable behavior as it relates to at-risk youth. They would also possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and can communicate efficiently with parents, schools, DCF, DMH, and other community supports. New employees will gradually assimilate in to the NCYF culture and we will work with you to help you develop your competencies so that you can fully enjoy our collaborative efforts.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with experience in youth services; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of trauma informed care.
• Adult & Child CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred (we will train staff)
• Approved CORI & DCF background checks (performed by the EEC)
• Approved driving background check
• Valid driving license
• Reliable transportation required
• Must be at least 21 years old.

NCYF provides paid training for all employees. We offer competitive wages, a dynamic work environment & the following benefits: Medical/Dental Insurance; Disability; Group Term Life/Voluntary Life; 401k Retirement; Paid Holidays/Vacation/Personal/Sick time; Whole Life, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Member Discounts.

AA/EOE: we believe diversity strengthens our organization!