What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Awake Overnight Counselor position at NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC?
North Suffolk is looking for Awake Overnight Counselors to join our Emergency Respite Program team! Overnight Residential Counselors reports to the Program Manager. Under the supervision of the Respite Program Manager, the Overnight Support Specialist is responsible for the safety and well-being of persons in site based respite settings during overnight shifts. This position provides direct services to persons in ICGLE/IMGLE settings based on need level and adheres to all agency policies and procedures and licensing/funding source requirements. Salary starting at:$20hrWhat you’ll do:Be awake and available to persons during overnight shift until persons have left residential program, or until the morning staff person arrives.Check in with staff, persons who are awake and complete a walk-through of the program every hour. Read the Staff Communication Log and review risk plans. Document each person’s progress in the confidential record.Perform household maintenance and upkeep as needed. Write daily notes at end of shift if needed, noting any incidents and maintain regular communication with other team members.Complete medication counts.What you’ll need:Education: High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in any related field preferred.Experience: In lieu of college degree, at least six months experience with population that has severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder. Skills: Must have valid Massachusetts Driver’s license. Must be or able to become MAP certified CPR/First Aid certified within five months of hire (training provided).Competitive & Comprehensive BenefitsPaid Time Off – Two weeks’ vacation per year (three weeks’ after 1 year of service), 12 sick says per year, and 11 paid holidays per yearEligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness programHealth & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contributionEmployer Paid Life Insurance403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matchingVoluntary Short and Long Term Disability InsuranceMedical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsAccess to Credit Union BankingAccess to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)Employee Referral Bonus ProgramDiscounted Movie TicketsComprehensive Training ProgramInternal Advancement Opportunities
Salary : $20