Residential Counselor - Overnight

NFI Vermont, Inc.; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

3 weeks vacation + sick time + 11 paid

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

NFI North provides mental health and behavioral support services to individuals facing life challenges, aiming to help them grow, thrive, and feel they belong. The Direct Care Counselor role focuses on overseeing shifts, delivering care management, and fostering skill development in residents with mental health needs.

Preferred candidates hold an associate or higher in human services or related field, with flexibility and a willingness to learn clinical aspects of aging-related conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct care or supportive services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and organize shifts, provide care management, supervise and assist in skill development, and offer nurturing support to program participants.

Skills

Team Player

Enthusiastic

Growth Mindset

Flexibility

Ability to Make an Impact

Education

High School or better

Bachelor's or higher in Human Services

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.

Finson Road is a placement for older adults, with prolonged mental health issues. Our residents require support and encouragement to remain as independent as possible.The Direct Care Counselor must possess skills to oversee and organize their shift, provide care management, supervise and assist in the development of skills and fostering abilities, in addition to providing nurturing support and direct care to our program participants.

An associate’s degree in human services or a related field would be preferred; however, equivalent experience is also acceptable. It is important for candidates to have the ability to recognize each of our clients’ uniqueness, needs and desires. Candidates must be flexible, possess the ability to be multi-tasked, and have a willingness to learn the clinical issues of individuals with mental illness, as well as the cognitive deficits and multiple medical conditions that accompany the individual during the aging process, more importantly how these work together.

• 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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Travel Required

Yes . possible day trips, occasional travel for trainings and meetings

Qualifications

Behaviors

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

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

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field.

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