Job detail
Residential counselor
NFI North
FULL_TIME
Posted 2/5/2026
Location
Bridgton, Maine
Core responsibilities
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.
bachelor degreeCommunicationAdvocacyDocumentationOrganizationSupervisionCrisis interventionDecision makingCase managementMaintaining a safe environment
Benefits
- Vacation
- Medical
- Dental
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Vision coverage
- Sick time
- Prescription
- Retirement match