3rd Shift Overnight Residential Youth Care

Harmony Hill School Inc.•Glocester, RI

3d•$0 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Harmony Hill School is seeking caring, dependable Overnight Awake Assistant Counselors to support adolescent males in its residential care program. The role supports youth with evening routines, nightly safety checks, and morning routines. Employees remain awake throughout the eight-hour overnight shift, scheduled from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Full- and part-time positions are available, with schedules of two to five overnight shifts during the week and weekend. Training is provided. The position involves supervising, mentoring, and supporting youth; promoting personal safety, respect, and responsibility; following program schedules and treatment-plan guidelines; responding to behavioral issues and emergencies; and maintaining accurate daily activity and communication logs. The role may require implementing de-escalation techniques and youth restraint when necessary for safety. Harmony Hill School is a private, nonprofit organization providing residential care, day treatment, and education services to adolescent males. Its campus is in Glocester, Rhode Island. Starting pay is $18 per hour. Insurance and generous time-off benefits are available to employees working at least 20 hours per week; certain benefits are specified for full-time employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Past experience working with youth.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to interact well with others in a supportive environment and perform work duties as trained.
Effective interpersonal communication, conflict management, and de-escalation skills.
Basic understanding of trauma-informed care and residential treatment best practices.
Ability to work effectively with diverse youth, families, and professionals, with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic issues.
Ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques, including youth restraint when necessary.
Successful completion of required driving record, criminal, and child abuse/neglect pre-employment screenings, and maintenance of favorable results during employment.
Ability to remain awake throughout the eight-hour overnight shift.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including frequent standing, sitting, and walking; occasional running; and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth in the care of the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF).

Responsibilities

Promote a positive environment focused on personal safety, respect, and responsibility.
Care for, supervise, and mentor youth; observe, redirect, and manage behavioral issues.
Guide youth interactions using Collaborative Problem Solving principles and role-model appropriate communication and conduct.
Manage crises and emergencies as needed.
Follow the daily program schedule and youth treatment-plan guidelines.
Follow agency guidelines for restraining a youth when necessary for safety.
Record pertinent information clearly and completely in daily activity and communication logs.
Support youth with evening routines, nightly safety checks, and morning routines.

Benefits

Health insurance, with 88% of premiums employer-paid for individual and family coverage for full-time employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
Dental, vision, and voluntary insurance plans, including Aflac and LegalShield/IDShield.
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance, 100% employer-paid.
403(b) retirement savings plan.
11 paid company holidays.
15 paid days for vacation, sick, or personal time in the first year, increasing to 18 days starting in the second year.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
Complimentary employee and family assistance through C3Wellbeing.
Employee discount plans.
Opportunity to earn additional income by working shifts in residential care.