Overnight Residential Counselor - Full Time/Part Time
About The Position
Evolve Treatment Centers provides residential and outpatient treatment programs for adolescents ages 12 to 17 experiencing mental health, substance abuse, or behavioral challenges. The Overnight Residential Counselor is responsible for client safety and supervision at a six-bed residential treatment center. Counselors must remain awake and alert throughout the overnight shift and help maintain a clean, safe facility through chores and inventory checks. The role includes training and opportunities for growth. The position may involve exposure to COVID-19, including interacting with clients who have COVID-19. Evolve follows applicable state and local PPE requirements and maintains safety guidelines. Schedules require at least one weekend shift. The job is offered full-time or part-time.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- At least 6–9 months of experience working with teens with mental health or substance abuse issues.
- 6–9 months of experience in an adolescent group home or similar setting.
- Ability to stay awake all night.
- Ability to pass a LiveScan background check and clear federal and state criminal background checks and child abuse indexes.
- Valid California driver’s license.
- Willingness to interact with COVID-positive clients as needed.
- Availability for at least one weekend shift.
Nice To Haves
- College coursework or a bachelor’s degree.
- Previous overnight shift experience.
- Previous work or volunteer experience with teens or in a group home serving teens or adults.
Responsibilities
- Remain awake, alert, and active throughout the 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. shift.
- Ensure clients are in bed and maintain line-of-sight supervision of clients at all times.
- Check on clients every 15 minutes.
- Walk through the facility and conduct maintenance checks.
- Assist with inventory checks and notify the facility manager of items needing attention.
- Document all shift activity in KIPU.
- Help maintain the cleanliness of the facility.
- Attend and participate in monthly Treatment Team Meetings.
Benefits
- Medical insurance (full-time hires only).
- Dental insurance (full-time hires only).
- Vision insurance (full-time hires only).
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) (full-time hires only).
- Employee Assistance Program (full-time hires only).
- Retirement planning (full-time hires only).
- Professional training, quarterly continuing education, ongoing training, and professional development courses (full-time and part-time hires).
- Paid time off, accruing immediately upon hire (full-time and part-time hires).
- Paid holidays when working on a holiday (full-time and part-time hires).
- Paid sick days (full-time and part-time hires).
- Free meals for employees working at Residential Treatment Centers (full-time and part-time hires).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
