Overnight Awake Youth Counselor

Hanna Boys Center•Sonoma, CA

3h•$27 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Overnight Awake Youth Counselor (NOC YC) assists, guides, supervises, and models the daily living experience for the residents of Hanna Center. The NOC YC is responsible for teaching and being a role model of the Core Values: Faith, Education and Caring, to the residents. The NOC YC also supports cottage safety and overnight supervision of the residents. The NOC YC serves as a first point of contact for incidents during overnight hours.

Requirements

Ability to work with participants in assigned Group Home and implement Trauma Informed best practices.
Ability to demonstrate and develop positive interactive relationships while establishing clear boundaries for the participants.
Ability to maintain a therapeutic environment for the participants.
Knowledge of safety rules and emergency procedures.
Knowledge of medication protocol.
Ability to maintain a daily written log.
Ability to communicate with team members and other center personnel.
Knowledge of crisis intervention skills.
Contact supervisors, clinicians, law enforcement, medical services, or other designated personnel when required.
Provide appropriate first aid/emergency assistance within the limits of training.
Bachelor’s degree preferably in the Human Services area or equivalent verified experience working in Child Care/Youth Residential setting.
Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Demonstrated ability to work with a multicultural and diverse group of students.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must successfully complete: Mandated Child Abuse Reporting, Ethical Standards, and Crossing Boundaries of Employee Conduct.
Must successfully complete 8- and 16-hour Department of Social Services Assessment.
Must have a valid Driver’s License and ability to be insured by Company policy.
Must clear background check for a Community Care Licensed facility, including physical, TB, and drug test.

Responsibilities

Respect and support the Center’s education and caring values.
Act as a positive adult role model in all areas by demonstrating and developing positive interactive relationships while establishing clear boundaries for the participants.
Encourage structured routine and safety by supporting sleep routine for participants.
Maintain a therapeutic environment for the participants.
Support with maintaining a clean and orderly homes.
Respond to calls for additional support with residents with transition to bed and overall healthy sleep patterns.
Teach sleep hygiene skills and other socially appropriate skills to residents.
Observe safety rules and emergency procedures.
Chart and administer medications as needed.
Attend weekly in-service training and apply principles learned in meetings.
Maintain daily written log.
Communicate with team members and other Center personnel as needed to ensure all information is relayed professionally and as appropriate.
De-escalate crisis situations as they arise and implement crisis intervention skills as needed.
Conduct required room/bed checks according to facility policy.
Respond promptly to youth who wake up, need assistance, or become distressed.
Respond appropriately to anxiety, nightmares, conflicts, emotional distress, or behavioral incidents.
Follow each youth's safety plan, treatment plan, and individualized behavioral interventions.
Respond to emergencies, including elopement attempts or other safety concerns.
Maintain cleanliness and safety of common areas.
Complete assigned laundry, dishes, trash, restocking, and other light housekeeping.
Check that doors, windows, alarms, and other safety systems are functioning as required.
Prepare areas for the morning shift.
Other duties as assigned.