Residential Counselor - Overnight

Location:

Finson Rd, 726 Finson Road, Bangor, ME 04401, USA.

NFI North strives to create a world where mental and behavioral health services are readily accessible for everyone, building A Place to Belong. We provide mental health and behavioral support services to individuals facing life challenges and design innovative programs that offer a high level of structure within communities of care.

The Finson Road placement serves older adults with prolonged mental health issues. Residents require support and encouragement to remain as independent as possible. The Direct Care Counselor must possess the skills to oversee and organize their shift, provide care management, supervise and assist in the development of skills and fostering abilities, in addition to providing nurturing support and direct care to our program participants.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in human services or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience is also acceptable.
• Recognize each client’s unique needs and desires.
• Flexibility, ability to multitask, and willingness to learn about mental illness, cognitive deficits, and multiple medical conditions associated with aging.

Yes. Possible day trips, occasional travel for trainings and meetings.

NFI North offers comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage. Generous paid time off includes 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, long‑term disability coverage, and other benefits. Supportive environments foster creativity, empowerment, and opportunities for advancement.

• Enthusiastic: shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.
• Team Player: works well as part of a group.
• Motivated: inspired to perform well by taking on additional responsibility.
• Flexible: can set own schedule and goals.
• Impact oriented: contributes to the success of projects or the organization.

• Required:
  
  High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s or higher in Human Services or related field.

NFI North is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an E‑Verify Employer.

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