Awake Overnight Counselor Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

Awake Overnight Counselor

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC – 3.5

Boston, MA Job Details $20 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off 403(b) Loan forgiveness Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Referral program Qualifications CPR Certification High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description 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

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settings based on need level and adheres to all agency policies and procedures and licensing/funding source requirements. What 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 Benefits Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ vacation per year (three weeks’ after 1 year of service), 12 sick says per year, and 11 paid holidays per year Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program North Suffolk qualifies as an H-1B Cap-Exempt employer (for eligible positions) North Suffolk offers visa and permanent resident card support to active employees Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution Employer Paid Life Insurance 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Access to Credit Union Banking Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific) Employee Referral Bonus Program Discounted Movie Tickets Comprehensive Training Program Internal Advancement Opportunities