Overnight Residential Counselor - Per-Diem
About The Position
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring an Overnight Residential Counselor for its Young Adult Programs in Arlington. This per-diem role provides intermittent overnight shift coverage when employees are out for PTO or sick time. Available shifts run from 10:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. or 11:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. No college degree is necessary; a high school degree or equivalent is required. Wayside offers a warm, team-focused work environment, free trainings and CEUs, and career development support. The organization serves more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern Massachusetts.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license; motor vehicle background record checks will be completed.
- High school degree or equivalent.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to connect with others, be approachable and respectful, and communicate at all levels.
- Reflective self-awareness.
- Ability to manage risk.
- Ability to support youth dynamically.
- Flexibility and creative thinking, including adapting to changing work situations, processes, and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Directly supervise and engage with youth and residents in activities and daily routines.
- Support youth and residents in building skills through collaborative teamwork.
- Participate in trainings and maintain necessary certifications.
- Facilitate recreational activities and work with the staff team to maintain program structure and provide positive role modeling.
- Transport clients safely and administer medication if MAP certified.
- Help provide clients' basic needs, including regular meals, a safe and clean living environment, recreational activities, and appropriate hygiene.
Benefits
- Free trainings and CEUs.
- Teamwork atmosphere and career development support.
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Education Level
High school or GED
