What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Counselor - Overnight position at NFI North, Inc.?
At NFI North, we strive to create a world where mental and behavioral health services are readily accessible for everyone creating A Place to Belong. NFI North provides mental health and behavioral support services to people facing life challenges. We design diverse and innovative programs that provide a high level of structure within communities of care when a person or family is in need. Our goal is for people to grow, have hope, thrive in their community and feel like they belong.
NFI North is seeking an awake overnight residential counselor for our program in Lewiston, Maine. This program is a residential treatment program providing transitional services to seven homeless young adults within the Lewiston Area. This program will increase our ability to provide transitional housing as well as other essential services necessary for young adults who are participants of mental health services. This transitional housing option will be designed to provide residential housing as well as the support necessary to insure successful independent living for young adults who are participants of mental health services.
The supportive services found within the program will include Daily Living Support Services, Skills Development Services and Community Integration Services. This will be a start-up project meaning we will be establishing the culture, shaping the scope of work and developing a strong competent team to help support this important endeavor.
This young adult treatment program is seeking flexible, energetic, creative people who wish to assist people in developing independent living skills and strive to promote a sense of belonging for mental health consumers.
Bachelors or Associates degree in human services field preferred but not required. MHRT, CRMA and First Aid/CPR certifications are a plus.
NFI North offers comprehensive and affordable Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision coverage. Generous paid time off including 3 weeks of vacation, sick time and 11 paid holidays. We also offer a 4-day work week (10-hour days), tuition reimbursement, retirement match, company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability and much more! In addition to excellent training, we offer supportive environments that allow for creativity, a sense of empowerment and opportunities for advancement.
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