Relief Therapeutic Counselor

Overview

North East Center for Youth & Families (NCYF) is a dedicated agency founded in 1972 and incorporated in 1976. With multiple locations across Springfield, Westfield, and Easthampton, NCYF provides foster care services, in‑home therapy, outpatient therapy, treatment residences, and therapeutic day programs. For nearly 50 years the organization has been committed to delivering innovative and high‑quality care to our consumers. Our mission is to empower individuals, children, adults, and families to live healthy and successful lives.

Core values include respect, integrity, compassion, and hope, which guide everything we do.

• Paid Sick Leave
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Medical/Dental Insurance
• Disability coverage
• Group Term Life / Voluntary Life
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• 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
• Member Discounts

NCYF is seeking engaging, enthusiastic individuals for Relief Therapeutic Counselor positions within our Therapeutic Day Programs for at‑risk youth. The program runs Monday‑Friday, and counselors have the option to pick up 12:30 pm–6:30 pm shifts at any of the three locations.

Therapeutic counselors aid in the development of emotional strengths and life skills for individual youths by co‑leading therapeutic activities, community trips, and teaching and modeling age‑appropriate social and living skills. Successful counselors possess knowledge of appropriate behaviors for at‑risk youth, are skilled in crisis avoidance and intervention, and demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills. They must be able to assess, evaluate, guide, and redirect youth clients as situations require, and maintain accurate daily logs and paperwork.

Daily responsibilities include program organization such as cooking, shopping, and activity preparation, as well as providing transportation for clients to and from NCYF sites in agency vehicles. Additional duties may be assigned or requested by supervisors.

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum age of 21 years
• Valid and active driver’s license with reliable transportation
• Availability to work some evening hours (program ends at 6:30 pm)
• Approved CORI, DCF, and driving background checks

AA/EOE: we believe diversity strengthens our organization!