Residential Counselor - Overnight

NFI North, Inc.; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI North is seeking a passionate individual to support youth with mental health and substance abuse challenges. The role includes mentoring and fostering healthy relationships while promoting teamwork and personal growth. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, relevant experience, and a commitment to empowering youth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement matching

Company-paid life insurance

Long-Term Disability coverage

Qualifications

• Experience in Human Services or related fields preferred.
• Relevant experience working with adolescents is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, healthy relationships with participants.
• Engage youth in sports, activities, and life skills.

Skills

Relationship Building

Teamwork

Motivational Skills

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Oliver Place in Bath, Maine, is one of the many programs operated by NFI North that helps participants with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. We pride ourselves on utilizing our staff's talents to create positive and healthy relationships with our youth.

The ideal candidate can build positive, healthy relationships with participants and motivate youth by helping them recognize and strive for their potential. Candidates should maintain professional boundaries, be active, and engage in sports, activities, and life skills as role models, mentors, and coaches. We seek creative, energetic, positive, independent workers who enjoy teamwork.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree and/or experience in Human Services or related fields, with prior experience working with adolescents preferred.

NFI North offers comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Prescription, and Vision coverage, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement matching, company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability, and more. We foster supportive environments that promote creativity, empowerment, and advancement opportunities.

We value diversity and are committed to bringing people and cultures together.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action

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Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group.

Motivations

Preferred

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

Preferred

Bachelor’s or higher in Human Services or related field.

Experience & Certifications

Relevant experience and certifications as required.