Relief Direct Care Counselor

Support youth in a structured residential setting with crisis intervention and daily participant supervision at NFI North Bridge Crossing. This relief counseling work serves children in Bridgton.

As a Relief Direct Care Counselor, you will support children ages five through fourteen in a therapeutic residential treatment program. NFI North seeks someone able to maintain safety, initiate daily activities, and provide case management and advocacy. Strong organization, communication, decision making, and delegation skills are required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe, supportive environment for participants
• Initiate and engage participants in daily activities
• Supervise children throughout residential program activities
• Provide crisis intervention when participants need support
• Complete case management, advocacy, and related documentation

Requirements:

• High school education or better
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or youth work experience
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to assume and delegate responsibilities
• Ability to exercise sound decision making

Bring flexibility, energy, creativity, and therapeutic support skills to NFI North’s youth residential counseling program in Bridgton.