What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Counselor-Relief position at Northeast Center for Youth and Families?
Therapeutic Counselor Who is NCYF? 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 which provide 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. We encompass these values in everything we do. NCYF provides paid
training for all employees. We offer competitive wages, a dynamic work
environment & the following benefits: Medical/Dental Insurance;
Disability; Group Term Life/Voluntary Life; 401k Retirement; Paid
Holidays/Vacation/Personal/Sick time; Whole Life, Critical Illness,
Accident Insurance; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and
Member Discounts. Therapeutic Counselor Northeast Center for Youth &
Families (NCYF) is seeking engaging, enthusiastic individuals for Relief
Therapeutic Counselor positions for our Therapeutic Day Programs for
at-risk youth locations in Springfield, Westfield and Easthampton. Our
Therapeutic Day Program runs Monday-Friday. Relief therapeutic
counselors have the option to pick up 12:30pm-6:30pm shifts that are
available at any of our three locations. NCYF Therapeutic Counselors aid
in the development of emotional strengths and life skills for individual
youths by co-leading therapeutic activities and community trips and
teaching and modeling age-appropriate social and living skills. A
well-qualified Therapeutic Counselor is creative, supportive of youth
initiatives, and able to engage with clients and their interests while
maintaining proper professional boundaries. Successful Therapeutic
Counselors with NCYF have knowledge of appropriate behaviors as it
relates to at-risk youth, are skilled in crisis avoidance and
intervention, and have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Therapeutic Counselors must be able to assess and evaluate situations
and guide and redirect youth clients as a situation requires. NCYF
Therapeutic Counselors are responsible for completing daily logs and
required paperwork and must have accuracy in reporting. Therapeutic
Counselors assist with daily program organization such as cooking,
shopping, and activity preparation as well as providing transportation
for clients to and from NCYF sites in agency vehicles, and other duties
as assigned or requested by supervisor. To be qualified, candidates must
possess the following: -High school diploma or equivalent with
experience in the field; Associate\'s or Bachelor\'s preferred -Must be
at least 21 years of age -Valid driving license in active status and
reliable transportation -Must work some evening hours (program runs
until 6:30 PM) -Approved CORI, DCF and driving background checks AA/EOE:
we believe diversity strengthens our organization!
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 which provide 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. We encompass these values in everything we do. NCYF provides paid
training for all employees. We offer competitive wages, a dynamic work
environment & the following benefits: Medical/Dental Insurance;
Disability; Group Term Life/Voluntary Life; 401k Retirement; Paid
Holidays/Vacation/Personal/Sick time; Whole Life, Critical Illness,
Accident Insurance; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and
Member Discounts. Therapeutic Counselor Northeast Center for Youth &
Families (NCYF) is seeking engaging, enthusiastic individuals for Relief
Therapeutic Counselor positions for our Therapeutic Day Programs for
at-risk youth locations in Springfield, Westfield and Easthampton. Our
Therapeutic Day Program runs Monday-Friday. Relief therapeutic
counselors have the option to pick up 12:30pm-6:30pm shifts that are
available at any of our three locations. NCYF Therapeutic Counselors aid
in the development of emotional strengths and life skills for individual
youths by co-leading therapeutic activities and community trips and
teaching and modeling age-appropriate social and living skills. A
well-qualified Therapeutic Counselor is creative, supportive of youth
initiatives, and able to engage with clients and their interests while
maintaining proper professional boundaries. Successful Therapeutic
Counselors with NCYF have knowledge of appropriate behaviors as it
relates to at-risk youth, are skilled in crisis avoidance and
intervention, and have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Therapeutic Counselors must be able to assess and evaluate situations
and guide and redirect youth clients as a situation requires. NCYF
Therapeutic Counselors are responsible for completing daily logs and
required paperwork and must have accuracy in reporting. Therapeutic
Counselors assist with daily program organization such as cooking,
shopping, and activity preparation as well as providing transportation
for clients to and from NCYF sites in agency vehicles, and other duties
as assigned or requested by supervisor. To be qualified, candidates must
possess the following: -High school diploma or equivalent with
experience in the field; Associate\'s or Bachelor\'s preferred -Must be
at least 21 years of age -Valid driving license in active status and
reliable transportation -Must work some evening hours (program runs
until 6:30 PM) -Approved CORI, DCF and driving background checks AA/EOE:
we believe diversity strengthens our organization!