Provide awake overnight supervision and ensure safety of residents with mental health diagnoses in a residential program. Conduct hourly security checks, perform household maintenance, document progress and incidents, assist with medication administration, and communicate with team members during shift handoffs.
North Suffolk is looking for Overnight Residential Staff to join our team! As an Overnight Support Specialist for North Suffolk Community Services you’ll be responsible for the safety and well-being of consumers with mental health diagnoses in a residential setting. You will assist clients based on their need level while following all agency policies, procedures, and licensing/funding source requirements. The Overnight Support Specialist is awake and available to consumers during the entire overnight shift.
Full and part-time positions available in a variety of locations. Please indicate preferred location and shift/day availability in application.
Salary range:
$20.00 per hour
$2.00 / hour differential for high intensity programs
What you'll do:
- Be awake and available to persons during overnight shift until they have left the residential program for the day or until the morning staff person arrives.
- Conduct security checks on an hourly basis, documenting that consumers are in the facility.
- Perform household maintenance and upkeep as needed.
- Document each person’s progress in the confidential record.
- Write daily notes at end of shift if needed, noting any incidents and maintain regular communication with other team members.
- Help with medication administration.
What you’ll need:
- Education:
- High School degree or GED required
- Bachelor’s degree in a similar field, preferred.
- Experience:
- In lieu of college degree, at least six months experience with population that has severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
- Skills:
- You must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
- Be or become MAP certified, CPR/First Aid certified within five months of hire (training provided).
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:
- Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Access to Credit Union Banking
- Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Discounted Movie Tickets
- Comprehensive Training Program
- Internal Advancement Opportunities
North Suffolk Community Services Chelsea, Massachusetts, USA Office
301 Broadway, Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States, 02150 2830
North Suffolk Community Services Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
25 Staniford St, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114 2575
North Suffolk Community Services City of Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
14 Porter St, City of Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02128 2116
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