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Northeast Center for Youth and Families

Therapeutic Counselor

Northeast Center for Youth and Families, Springfield, Massachusetts, us, 01119

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Therapeutic Counselor

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Northeast Center for Youth and Families

(NCYF). NCYF is a team-based organization providing foster care services, in-home therapy, outpatient therapy, treatment residences, and therapeutic day programs. Our mission is to empower individuals, children, adults and families to live healthy and successful lives. Our values include respect, integrity, compassion and hope.

NCYF opened its doors in 1972 and became incorporated in 1976. We’re an experienced agency with multiple locations and offer paid training for all employees, competitive wages, a dynamic work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Responsibilities

Aid in the development of emotional strengths and life skills for individual youths by co-leading therapeutic activities and community trips, and teaching and modeling age-appropriate social and living skills.

Engage with clients, maintain proper professional boundaries, and support youth initiatives.

Assess and evaluate situations, guide and redirect youth as needed, and participate in crisis avoidance and intervention as appropriate.

Complete daily logs and required paperwork with accuracy.

Assist with daily program organization such as cooking, shopping, and activity preparation; provide transportation for clients to and from NCYF sites in agency vehicles; and perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent with experience in the field; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Must be at least 21 years of age

Valid driving license in active status and reliable transportation

Must work some evening hours (program runs until 6:30 PM)

Approved CORI, DCF and driving background checks

AA/EOE: we believe diversity strengthens our organization!

Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Individual and Family Services

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