Career Readiness Counselor
NFI North, Inc.Lawrence, MA, US- Full-time
Overview
NFI Massachusetts, Inc., a non-profit human services organization, is currently seeking a full-time Career Readiness Counselor for our Community-Based DYS Services division located in Haverhill, MA.
NFI's Community Based Services reintegrates court-involved youth into their communities after being committed to the Department of Youth Services on various charges. CBS youth have completed their treatment phase and are returning home. With district offices in Lawrence, Haverhill, Lynn and Lowell, NFI staff work in collaboration with DYS Caseworkers to coordinate and deliver services and interventions designed to provide optimal support to ensure each youth's future success in the community.
The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Commonwealth Cooperation and the Department of Youth Services in Haverhill, MA to provide job skills training to at-risk youth in the community. The work with youth is done in person and virtually. No on call responsibility.
Job Responsibilities
- Developing and maintaining relationships with prospective employers.
- Conducting career readiness workshops.
- Conduct individual meetings with youth in the community to assess curriculum standards.
- Matching youth with appropriate employment opportunities.
- Maintaining youth timesheets and other grant forms.
- Conducting weekly youth workplace visits.
- Managing a database to report measurable outcomes.
- Meeting monthly with Comcorp and DYS monthly to review youth progress
Job Requirements
Salary
$50,000-$55,000 annually
Schedule
Normal business hours with flexibility prior to 9am and after 5pm to meet youth scheduling needs
Benefits
NFI Massachusetts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We seek to empower individuals and support the diversity and inclusivity within our workforce.
NFI Massachusetts participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility as part of the I-9 verification process.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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