Trauma-Informed Youth Residential Counselor - Full-Time

Northeast Center For Youth and Families Inc; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic Residential Counselors to join our Residential Services team.

Full-time schedules are available in therapeutic group homes, guiding youth to success while maintaining professional boundaries and applying trauma-informed care. You will work directly with youth to implement treatment plans, lead daily living activities, and support the program's trauma-informed philosophy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with experience in youth services; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of trauma informed care.
• Adult & Child CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred (we will train staff).
• Approved CORI & DCF background checks (performed by the EEC)
• Approved driving background check
• Valid driving license
• Reliable transportation required
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Guide residents in therapeutic group homes to success while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Work directly with youth to implement treatment plans, lead/model activities of daily living through effective use of structure and routine and support the treatment philosophy of the program.
• New employees will gradually assimilate into the NCYF culture and we will help you develop your competencies to fully enjoy our collaborative efforts.

Skills

Trauma-informed care knowledge

CPR/First Aid/AED

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic Residential Counselors to join our Residential Services team.

Full-time schedules are available in therapeutic group homes, guiding youth to success while maintaining professional boundaries and applying trauma-informed care. You will work directly with youth to implement treatment plans, lead daily living activities, and support the program's trauma-informed philosophy.