Residential Youth Counselor

NFI Massachusetts; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI Massachusetts seeks a Residential Youth Counselor for its Lakeside program, providing residential support to male youth aged 13-18. Candidates will engage in mentoring and life skills development, ensuring a safe and supportive environment while participating in recreational activities. They offer a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience with adolescent population preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to all youth in the program.
• Help youth develop life skills and social competencies.
• Ensure safety and security of the youth served.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Support

Life Skills Development

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NFI Massachusetts Inc., a non-profit human services agency, is currently seeking a Residential Youth Counselor for its Lakeside program located in Peabody, MA.

Lakeside provides individualized and comprehensive residential services to male youth age 13-18 and their families. Youth referred to the program are in need of temporary out-of-home placement to address a range of emotional and behavioral issues. The program offers 24-hour staffing that provides support and supervision.

Youth Counselors provide support and supervision which includes life skills support, social and interpersonal skill development, and community engagement. The goal is to provide youth with mentoring, guidance and to demonstrate positive role modeling so they may elect healthier choices too and learn new skills to use upon their discharge from the residential program.

Hourly rate: $22.00/hour

Overtime opportunities available.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care and support to all youth in the program.
• Helping youth develop life skills and social competencies.
• Mentoring.
• Ensuring the safety and security of the youth served.
• Demonstrating positive role modeling so they may elect healthier choices to and learn new skills to use upon their discharge from the program.
• Facilitate healthy and therapeutic recreational activities.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with adolescent population.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license.

NFI Massachusetts offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (multiple plan options)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with potential employer match
• 3 Weeks Paid Vacation + 11 Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Leave
• Company-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,500 per year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
• Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Home & Auto, Legal Plan & more!
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

NFI Massachusetts Inc., is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We seek to empower individuals and support the diversity and inclusivity within our workforce.

NFI Massachusetts participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility as part of the I-9 verification process.

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