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Northwood Childrens Services
Overnight Counselor -Sleep
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What they do
A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.
$45,412 / year median in Minnesota
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Overnight Counselors are responsible for the care and supervision of students. This is a full-time asleep overnight position. This position works with children and adolescents in a treatment setting. Primary duties include supervision, responding to situations or concerns that arise over the course of the asleep overnight shift, and preparing students for daily activities. Shifts are usually 10 PM - 8 AM (sleeping hours 11-6) Qualifications At least 21 years of age (2) years of college or other related post high-school education or four (4) years of experience in childcare or the human services field Bachelor's degree and one (1) or more years' experience in the childcare or human services field is preferred but not require Benefits Medical (
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- ) Life (
- ) Quarterly Health Reimbursement (if you already have health insurance, Northwood will give you $485 per quarter to help pay for it) Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement with a 5% match after one year full time employment 7 paid holidays and (1) flex holiday Sick pay Vacation pay Student Loan Repayment Program (after 1 year of full time employment) up to $5000 per year contribution Scholarship (after 1 year full time employment) Cooperative (equipment rental, special events, employee gift fund) $250 referral bonus for each candidate that is hired Equal Employment Opportunity Northwood does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local commission.