Career Readiness Counselor

NFI Massachusetts, Inc., a non-profit human services organization, is currently seeking a full-time Career Readiness Counselor for our Community-Based DYS Services division located in Lowell, MA.

NFI’s Community Based Services reintegrates court-involved youth into their communities after being committed to the Department of Youth Services on various charges. CBS youth have completed their treatment phase and are returning home. With district offices in Lawrence, Haverhill, Lynn and Lowell, NFI staff work in collaboration with DYS Caseworkers to coordinate and deliver services and interventions designed to provide optimal support to ensure each youth’s future success in the community.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Commonwealth Cooperation and the Department of Youth Services in Lowell, MA to provide job skills training to at-risk youth in the community. The work with youth is done in person and virtually. No on call responsibility.

Job Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining relationships with prospective employers.
• Conducting career readiness workshops.
• Conduct individual meetings with youth in the community to assess curriculum standards.
• Matching youth with appropriate employment opportunities.
• Maintaining youth timesheets and other grant forms.
• Conducting weekly youth workplace visits.
• Managing a database to report measurable outcomes.
• Meeting monthly with Comcorp and DYS monthly to review youth progress

Job Requirements:

• Qualified candidates must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in the human services field or education/business background
• Prior experience working with at-risk youth preferred
• Familiarity with Lawrence, MA and the surrounding communities preferred
• Hours must be flexible to work prior to 9am and past 5pm based on enrolled youth schedule.
• Daily travel between youth job sites, DYS district offices, and youth meeting locations.
• A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle is a must.

Hourly Rate: $24.50 - 25.50 per hour

Schedule: Normal business hours with flexibility prior to 9am and after 5pm to meet youth scheduling needs

NFI Massachusetts offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (multiple plan options)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with potential employer match
• 3 Weeks Paid Vacation 11 Paid Holidays Paid Sick Leave
• Company-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,500 per year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
• Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Home & Auto, Legal Plan & more!
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

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.

NFI Massachusetts participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility as part of the I-9 verification process.