RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR/RELIEF

NFI Vermont, Inc.; Bridgton (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

NFI North Bridge Crossing, Bridgton, is seeking a Relief Direct Care Counselor for a highly structured residential program for children aged 5–14. The role focuses on maintaining safety, guiding daily activities, supervising participants, and documenting findings to support care plans.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree or relevant youth-work experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or experience in the field working with youth.
• Strong organization and communication skills are necessary; ability to assume and delegate responsibilities and exercise decision making is required.

Responsibilities

• Residential Counselors manage day-to-day operations and ensure a safe, supportive environment.
• Engage participants in daily activities and supervise them.
• Provide crisis intervention, case management/advocacy, and complete related documentation.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Delegation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

High School or better

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 Bridge Crossing is a residential treatment program serving children 5 – 14 years old in need of a highly structured and therapeutic environment in the Bridgton area. This program is seeking an applicant for a Relief Direct Care Counselor.

Residential Counselors are responsible for day-to-day operations including: maintaining a safe and supportive environment for participants, initiating and engagement in daily activities, supervision of participants, crisis intervention, case management/advocacy and all related documentation.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree preferred or experience in the field working with youth. Strong organization and communication skills are necessary; ability to assume and delegate responsibilities and exercise decision making is also required.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, energetic and creative and have the desire to be part of a team of professionals.

NFI North offers competitive salaries, an environment that allows for creativity, a sense of empowerment and many opportunities for advancement in addition to excellent training and a supportive work environment.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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