Overnight Teen Boys' Direct Care Staff

MN Adult and Teen Challenge•Buffalo, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Play a critical role in leading our teen boys at our Lakeside facility in Buffalo! This is a full-time overnight shift position, offering a hiring incentive. At Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, every role matters in helping people overcome addiction and find a new path forward. Whether you’re working directly with clients or supporting behind the scenes, your contributions make recovery possible. In return, we offer a values-driven workplace, supportive managers, and opportunities to grow. This commitment has earned us recognition from Newsweek as a Best Addiction Treatment Center and eight straight Star Tribune Top Workplace awards. The shift is Wednesday - Sunday, 11pm - 7am, with a pay rate of $21 an hour, which includes a shift differential. The role involves supervising clients in daily duties and activities, working under the direction of the Program Manager and Director, within a faith-based, 12-month residential rehabilitation program setting.

Requirements

Strong ability to relate to and mentor people with life-controlling problems.
Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to keep emotions under control.
Ability to confront clients with effectiveness.
Ability to remain on task and follow through on multiple concurrent assignments with frequent interruptions.
Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Able to stand on feet for the majority of an 8 hour shift.
Able to climb up and down three flights of stairs several times during a regular shift.
Able to walk during the majority of a regular shift.
Able to lift 50lbs and carry some distances.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Documented 1 year freedom from chemical use problems (including tobacco, drugs, alcohol).
Ability to successfully complete background check process.
Possession of a valid drivers license and a clean driving record and ability to be insured under organizations vehicle insurance carrier.
Must possess a MN state drivers license or be willing to transfer out of state license to MN state drivers license.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise clients in the program on dorm floor(s), and during all duties and activities during the course of the work shift.
Develop healthy relationships with the clients in the program, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and being a role model and mentor to them.
Maintain a driving record that is acceptable to Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenges insurance carrier.
Safely transport clients to all program functions, appointments, and outside activities, exhibiting driving skills that inspire trust and confidence from clients.