Residential Counselor

NFI North | Bangor, ME, United States

Posted Date 12/04/2024
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We offer $4,000 Sign on Bonus

Are you a special person with a true appreciation for older adults? Do you want to experience career growth? Here is your chance! Finson Road, a placement for older adults with prolonged mental health issues is looking for a Direct Care Counselor for a Sunday - Wednesday 6:00am to 4:00pm shift . Our residents require support and encouragement to remain as independent as possible. The Direct Care Counselor must possess 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.

A bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field would be preferred; however, equivalent experience is also acceptable. It is important for candidates to have the ability to recognize each of our clients’ uniqueness, needs and desires. Candidates must be flexible, possess the ability to be multi-tasked, and have a willingness to learn the clinical issues of individuals with mental illness, as well as the cognitive deficits and multiple medical conditions that accompany the individual during the aging process, more importantly how these work together.

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 provide 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.

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

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Visit us at www.nfinorth.com

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Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field.

Salary4,000.00 Month
Job Type
Regular
Industry
Healthcare

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