Residential Counselor - Overnight

NFI North, Inc.; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day work week (10‑hour days)

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match

Company paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid holidays

Job summary

NFI North, Inc. in Lewiston, ME, seeks an awake overnight residential counselor for a start-up program serving seven homeless young adults. You will support independent living skills and provide Daily Living Support, Skills Development, and Community Integration.

Bachelor's or Associate in human services preferred; MHRT/CRMA and First Aid/CPR are a plus. The role features a 4-day work week (10-hour days), competitive benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement match, life

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associates degree in human services field preferred but not required.
• MHRT, CRMA and First Aid/CPR certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Awake overnight residential counseling for seven homeless young adults.
• Provide Daily Living Support Services, Skills Development Services and Community Integration Services.
• Help establish a startup culture and a strong, competent team.
• Support independent living skills and sense of belonging for participants.

Skills

Team player

Flexible

Motivation

Growth opportunities

Education

High School or better

Bachelors 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 an awake overnight residential counselor for our program in Lewiston, Maine. This program is a residential treatment program providing transitional services to seven homeless young adults within the Lewiston Area. This program will increase our ability to provide transitional housing as well as other essential services necessary for young adults who are participants of mental health services. This transitional housing option will be designed to provide residential housing as well as the support necessary to insure successful independent living for young adults who are participants of mental health services.

The supportive services found within the program will include Daily Living Support Services, Skills Development Services and Community Integration Services. This will be a start-up project meaning we will be establishing the culture, shaping the scope of work and developing a strong competent team to help support this important endeavor.

This young adult treatment program is seeking flexible, energetic, creative people who wish to assist people in developing independent living skills and strive to promote a sense of belonging for mental health consumers.

Bachelors or Associates degree in human services field preferred but not required. MHRT, CRMA and First Aid/CPR certifications are a plus.

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 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

Preferred

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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