Overnight Residential Counselor Job at NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC in C

North Suffolk is looking for Overnight Residential Staff to join our team! As an Overnight Support Specialist for North Suffolk Community Services you’ll be responsible for the safety and well-being of consumers with mental health diagnoses in a residential setting. You will assist clients based on their need level while following all agency policies, procedures, and licensing/funding source requirements. The Overnight Support Specialist is awake and available to consumers during the entire overnight shift.

Full and part-time positions available in a variety of locations. Please indicate preferred location and shift/day availability in application.

Salary range:

$20.00 per hour

$2.00 / hour differential for high intensity programs

What you'll do:

• Be awake and available to persons during overnight shift until they have left the residential program for the day or until the morning staff person arrives.
• Conduct security checks on an hourly basis, documenting that consumers are in the facility.
• Perform household maintenance and upkeep as needed.
• Document each person’s progress in the confidential record.
• Write daily notes at end of shift if needed, noting any incidents and maintain regular communication with other team members.
• Help with medication administration.

What you’ll need:

• Education:
  • High School degree or GED required
  • Bachelor’s degree in a similar 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:
  • You must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Valid driver’s license preferred.
  • Be or 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 Days 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