Awake Overnight Residential Counselor
Bridge Over Troubled Water•Boston, MA
•$0 - $20•Hybrid
About The Position
The Awake Overnight Residential Counselor ensures the safety, well-being, and positive environment for youth and young adults during overnight shifts in a residential program. This role requires remaining awake and alert throughout the shift while providing support and guidance to residents.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field preferred.
- Minimum two years of experience working with adolescents or young adults.
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Experience with homelessness, substance abuse, or related issues preferred.
- Effective communication and crisis management skills.
- Comfort and confidence working in a fast-paced dynamic work environment.
- Enthusiastic about working with homeless transitional youth population.
- A flexible schedule and ability and willingness to work outside of regular business hours is essential.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor youth overnight, ensuring safety and adherence to program guidelines.
- Provide advocacy, referrals, crisis intervention, and supportive counseling as needed.
- Orient new residents to program rules and expectations.
- Assist residents in developing life skills, including cooking, socialization, and independent living preparation.
- Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with staff.
- Participate in staff meetings and contribute to a culturally sensitive environment.
- Serve as a liaison between the program and community resources.
- Ensure that all activities, services, and programs through Bridge are conducted in a manner that is sensitive to and shows respect for the cultural and ethnic diversity for all Bridge clients. We are seeking compassionate case managers.
- Participate in weekly and quarterly program and staff meetings.
Benefits
- Paid time off (sick time, vacation time, personal time)
- 13 paid holidays
- Birthday holiday
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(K) with 3% matching contributions after 90 days of employment
- Employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts
- Commuter pre-tax benefits
- Employer paid short-term disability
- Employer paid long term disability
- Employer paid life insurance
- Ongoing job training
- Four off-site half-day trainings each year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
