Residential Counselor - Awake Overnight

NFI Vermont, Inc.; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid time off: 3 weeks vacation, sick,

11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

NFI North, Inc. seeks a Direct Care Counselor for the Transitional Housing Program in Concord, NH. Work 4 nights a week, 11pm–9am, Wed–Sat, supporting adults living with mental illness to pursue independent living.

Responsibilities include supervising daily activities, guiding personal and social skills, monitoring medications, and assisting with groups and appointments. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or two years related experience; or equivalent combination.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily activities of participants and provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Facilitate improvement in personal responsibility, social skills, and living skills.
• Monitor and assist with medication administration and transportation to medical appointments.

Skills

Team Player

Enthusiastic

Flexibility

Ability to Make an Impact

Strong Communication

Education

Bachelor's 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.

NFI North is seeking a Direct Care Counselor to work 4 nights a week from 11pm-9am Wed - Sat, for our Transitional Housing Program 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. Also 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.

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action

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Travel Required

Yes . Client transport, locally, occasional training opportunities

Desired Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivation and Values

• 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

Education

• Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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