Residential counselor
NFI North
Location
Bridgton, Maine
Quick overview
Direct Care Counselors are responsible for the day-to-day operations of a residential treatment program, including maintaining a safe and supportive environment for children aged 5-14. This involves initiating daily activities, supervising participants, handling crisis intervention, and completing necessary case management and documentation.
Requirements summary
A Bachelor's Degree is preferred, or relevant experience working with youth is acceptable. Candidates must possess strong organization and communication skills, along with the ability to assume and delegate responsibilities and exercise sound decision-making.
Job description
At NFI North, we strive to create a world where mental and behavioral health services are readily accessible for everyone creating A 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 full time Direct Care Counselor.
Direct Care 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 is 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.
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 provide 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.
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Benefits
- Vacation
- Medical
- Dental
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Vision coverage
- Sick time
- Prescription
- Retirement match