Awake Overnight Counselor - Northborough Adolescent Program (Northborough)

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Job description

Overview:
Open Sky is offering a $2,000 sign on/stay on bonus for all Direct Care positions! This is a great opportunity to start a career in human services!

Open Sky is committed to being the employer of choice in Central Massachusetts and is dedicated to support employees throughout their career. New employees will receive a $2,000 bonus, paid throughout their first 6 months! Apply today to speak with a recruiter about the details.

See Beyond.

Open Sky Community Services is a human service organization that specializes in behavioral health, developmental/intellectual disability services, substance use disorders, long-term housing and justice involved programming. Open Sky offers a unique and person-centered approach to care and is dedicated to pioneering new practices to maintain the highest standards of support for every individual receiving services.

Live Beyond.

Blending evidence-based practices and the power of community, Open Sky partners with individuals to see beyond and live beyond perceived limitations to lead fulfilling lives. When you join the Open Sky team and focus on the empowerment of others, we make sure to focus on you!

Benefits:

Excellent training and supervision (both individual and group)

Career Pathing and development

Opportunities for advancement

Generous tuition reimbursement program- enhanced for the 2021/2022 school year!

Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Full reimbursement for CNA certifications and a variety of Human Service certifications

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plan with employer match

Generous time off, up to 27 days off in your first year!

Responsibilities:
Awake overnight counselors provide support to individuals who live in the residential program during night hours.

Candidates must have the ability to remain awake and alert during the overnight shift. The awake overnight staff are responsible for providing a safe, secure environment for the individuals we provide services to. Overnight staff complete basic housekeeping, filing, medication counts, and may administer medications. There will also be specific requirements, such as lifting, assisted daily living skills, morning transports and/or other necessary supports. Overnight staff must be able to respond to any issues that may arise.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services/Social Services related field preferred or experience and/or internship working with youth or young adults.

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED/HiSET.

Valid driver's license.

Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Word.

CPR, First Aid, MAP (Medication Administration Program) and SOLVE (Strategies of Limiting Violent Episodes) certified or certifiable. Open Sky Community Services provides all required trainings.

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or disabled veteran status.