What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Youth Counselor position at NFI Massachusetts, Inc.?
NFI Massachusetts Inc., a non-profit human services agency, is currently seeking a Residential Youth Counselor for its Beverly Continuum Support program located in Beverly, MA.
Beverly Continuum Support (BCS) provides individualized and comprehensive residential services to male and female youth age 12-18 and their families. Youth referred to the program are in need of temporary out-of-home placement to address a range of emotional and behavioral issues. The program offers 24 hour staffing that provides support and supervision.
Youth Counselors 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.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide direct care and support to all youth in the program.
- Helping youth develop life skills and social competencies.
- Mentoring.
- Ensuring the safety and security of the youth served.
- Demonstrating positive role modeling so they may elect healthier choices to and learn new skills to use upon their discharge from the program.
- Facilitate healthy and therapeutic recreational activities.
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Experience with adolescent population.
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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.
Salary : $2,500
