Youth Counselor

NFI Massachusetts
Wilmington, MA, United States
$22 an hour
Full-time
Part-time

NFI Massachusetts Inc., a non-profit human services agency, is currently seeking a full time, part time, per diem, Residential Counselors / Direct Care Staff for its residential youth program in Wilmington, MA.

Our residential programs work with youth who are in need of temporary out-of-home placement. Residential Counselors / Direct Care Staff 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 to and learn new skills to use upon their discharge from the residential program.

Hourly Rate : $22.00 / hr

Overtime opportunities available.

Residential Counselors / Direct Care Staff are responsible for :

  • Day to day operations of the milieu.
  • Maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
  • Supervision of residents.
  • Crisis intervention if needed.

Job Requirements :

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Experience with adolescent population preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license.

Benefits for full time employees include : Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, 3 weeks paid vacation time, Paid Sick Leave 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.

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