Residential Youth Counselor

NFI Massachusetts; Westborough (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Youth Counselors to join their team in Westborough. This role involves providing direct care and support to youth in a structured environment, focusing on trauma-informed care and life skills development. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership abilities and a passion for helping youth overcome challenges. With substantial training provided, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adolescents facing mental health challenges. Join a mission-driven organization that values diversity and inclusivity while providing comprehensive benefits for full-time employees.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

3 weeks paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement up to $2500

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in a similar setting is essential.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to youth in the program.
• Ensure the safety and security of all youth served.
• Facilitate healthy and therapeutic recreational activities.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Trauma Informed Care

Relationship Building

Life Skills Development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

NFI Massachusetts Inc., a non-profit human services agency, is currently seeking Youth Counselors for our two Intensive Residential Treatment Programs located in Westborough, MA.

Our IRTP's are short-term locked facilities serving male and female youth who are referred through the Department of Mental Health (DMH). NFI’s two, fifteen bed IRTPs are state-wide residential programs for adolescents who have a serious mental illness and/or severe emotional and/or behavioral disturbances. The goal for each client is to reduce their level of risk to allow reintegration into a suitable placement in the community.

We are seeking dedicated and qualified candidates with strong leadership skills to provide direct care to youth served within the program. Youth Counselors receive substantial training in developing healthy relationships with clients, trauma informed care, understanding mental illness, human services careers, and multi-disciplinary training, e.g.; psychology, nursing, etc.

Hourly rate: $22.00/hr
Overtime opportunities available.

Youth Counselor Responsibilities:

1. Provide direct care and support to all youth in the program.
2. Ensuring the safety and security of the youth served.
3. Helping youth develop life skills and social competencies.
4. Mentoring.
5. Helping to implement a trauma focused treatment environment.
6. Demonstrating positive role modeling so they may elect healthier choices to and learn new skills to use upon their discharge from the program.
7. Facilitate healthy and therapeutic recreational activities.

Job Requirements:

1. Experience working with a similar population.
2. Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle is a must.
3. High school diploma or GED required.
4. Must be fully vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19, per state regulations.

Benefits for full time employees include:
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Retirement Plan, 3 weeks paid vacation time and Tuition reimbursement up to $2500 per fiscal year.

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.