Awake Overnight Counselor - Adult Group Living (New Beginnings Program) Job at Open Sky Community Services
Description and Responsibilities:
Awake Overnight Counselors provide evidence-based treatment through direct care and supervision to the individuals served by the program. They help to empower the individuals to reach their goals of independent living or to step down into a lower level of care, and to increase their engagement in the community. They also exhibit Open Sky’s commitment to racial equity, justice, diversity, and inclusion in the work they perform.
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. Read about our industry-leading benefits below.
Schedule: 5 days per week overnight, includes at least one weekend day. There may also be part time positions available– speak to your recruiter if interested.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Assist in the development of individualized, person-centered treatment plans in a supportive, nurturing, and structured environment.
- Daily tasks include medication administration, cleaning, transportation to and from appointments and/or day programming.
- Prepare meals according to menu and share meal time with individuals to further relationships.
- Promote community engagement and support individuals to stretch their comfort zone and participate in community/group activities.
- Ability to create and facilitate groups and activities within the program (i.e. wellness, cooking, athletics, hiking, fishing, movies, board games, music, etc.)
- For overnight shifts, must be able to stay awake and alert for the entirety of shift.
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Alternative education/experience in lieu of formal education will be considered.
- Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
- Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.
At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.
Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity and justice for ALL.
At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,100 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.
As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.
Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility, and begin your career with Open Sky today!
Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:
- Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
- Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
- We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
- 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
- Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- And more!
Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or disabled Veteran status.
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