Job: Residential Counselors

Northeast Center for Youth & Families (NCYF)

203 East Street
Easthampton, MA 01027

Company Description:
Salary Range:Location:
Per Hour WEST SPRINGFIELD MA
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeSocial Services
Education Level:Work Experience:
High School or Equivalent
Preference: Required
2+
Preference: Preferred
Skills/Certifications/Licences:
driver's license - Preference: Required
Description:
Northeast Center for Youth and Families, Inc., is seeking full-time 2nd and 3rd shift Residential Counselors for our adolescent male, adolescent female, and latency age group homes in West Springfield and Springfield. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, leading/modeling activities of daily living and supporting the treatment philosophy of the program.

Experience working with at-risk youth preferred. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent with experience in the field. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license with approved driving record, CORI, and DCF background checks. Knowledge of trauma informed care helpful.

This position also requires a candidate to obtain a 7D pupil transport license. For minimum requirements to be met, candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have had a driver's license for 3 continuous years. More information about the 7D license may be found on the MA RMV website (https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2017/09/29/7D_Manual.pdf).

The full-time Residential Counselor pay rate is $13.67. NCYF provides benefits, orientation, training, and individual supervision.
Requirements: