Residential Counselor - Overnight

About the role

The Direct Care Counselor at NFI North is responsible for overseeing and organizing shifts, providing care management, supervising, assisting in skill development, and offering nurturing support and direct care to residents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and organize shifts
• Provide care management
• Supervise and assist in skill development
• Offer nurturing support and direct care

Requirements

• An associate’s degree in human services or a related field (preferred)
• Equivalent experience is also acceptable
• Ability to recognize each client's uniqueness, needs, and desires
• Flexibility and ability to multitask
• Willingness to learn about clinical issues of individuals with mental illness and cognitive deficits
• Understanding of medical conditions accompanying individuals during the aging process

Qualifications

• Human services or related field education
• Experience working with older adults and those with mental health issues
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with individuals who may have cognitive deficits and multiple medical conditions

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable Medical, Dental, Prescription, and Vision coverage
• Generous paid time off (3 weeks vacation, 11 paid holidays, 11 paid holidays)
• 4-day work week (10-hour days)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement match
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Pay

NFI North offers competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule is a 4-day work week with 10-hour days.