Relief Residential Counselor

Northeast Center for Youth and Families · Springfield, MA · 3 wk ago

On-siteHealthcarePart-time

About Us

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. (NCYF) is made up of a team of devoted and highly skilled professionals and paraprofessionals who provide quality care to the individuals we serve. Our agency is led by a passionate and involved leadership team based out of our Easthampton main office. NCYF opened its doors in 1972 and became incorporated in 1976. We’re an experienced agency with multiple locations providing foster care services, in-home therapy, outpatient therapy, treatment residences, and therapeutic day programs. For nearly 50 years, we have been committed to providing innovative and high-quality care to our consumers. Our mission is to empower individuals, children, adults, and families to live healthy and successful lives. Our values include respect, integrity, compassion, and hope.

About the Role

Northeast Center for Youth & Families (NCYF) is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated Relief Residential Counselors to join our Residential Services team! Residential Counselors work closely with our residents in therapeutic group homes to guide them to success while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. If you are seeking meaningful and challenging work that will provide you with experience to help you achieve a degree in social work or another field of human services, we can provide that for you.

You will work directly with youth to implement treatment plans, lead and model activities of daily living through effective use of structure and routine, and support the treatment philosophy of the program, centered around the trauma-informed care model. A successful Residential Counselor with NCYF will have the ability to assess and evaluate situations, demonstrate a high level of initiative, and have knowledge of acceptable behavior as it relates to at-risk youth. They would also possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and can communicate efficiently with parents, schools, DCF, DMH, and other community supports.

Responsibilities

Work directly with youth to implement treatment plans.
Lead and model activities of daily living through effective use of structure and routine.
Support the treatment philosophy of the program, centered around the trauma-informed care model.
Assess and evaluate situations involving at-risk youth.
Communicate efficiently with parents, schools, DCF, DMH, and other community supports.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent with experience in the field.
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 driver's license.
Reliable transportation required.
Must be at least 21 years old.

Benefits