Direct Care Counselor - Newport, United States - NFI North

Description

We Offer a $4,000 Sign on Bonus

NFI North is seeking Direct Care Counselors for our Specialized Residential Homes in Newport NH. There will be two (2) sites in Newport with five (5) individuals living at each of our Specialty Homes.

We are looking to fill the following shifts:
Wednesday – Saturday and Sunday – Wednesday.

These new programs will augment our existing continuum of care in large part due to our continued growth in serving this valuable population in NH.

The Agency has a progressive reputation of providing comprehensive clinical, nursing, medical, case management, vocational, educational and peer support services and life skills to adults living with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and/or complex medical needs.

The participants residing in these treatment facilities are seeking independent home-like living.

Responsibilities:
Supervise the daily activities of participants, providing ongoing support, guidance and role modeling.

Facilitate participant improvement in the areas of personal responsibility, social skills, medication monitoring and administration, community living skills and behavior.

Qualifications:

Associates degree preferred with two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with participant population.

NFI North offers competitive salaries and environments that allow for creativity, a sense of empowerment and many opportunities for advancement.

We offer comprehensive health and dental insurance and generous time off plan including three weeks paid vacation and additional sick and holiday time, we also offer a 4-day work week (10-hour days).

We provide tuition reimbursement, retirement match, in addition to excellent training and a supportive work environment.

At NFI North diversity is in our roots and we continue to bring people and cultures together.

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