Overnight Residential Counselor

Get to know us: For over 75 years, Green Chimneys a multi-faceted nonprofit organization is helping young people to maximize their full potential by providing residential, educational, clinical, and recreational services, in a safe and supportive environment that nurtures connections with their families, the community, animals, and nature.

Culture:Green Chimneys has built its success through valuing diversity in our workforce and clientele. Our programs are developed to recognize, respect, and respond to the unique, culturally defined needs of persons and families within our service population. We strive to create an inclusive, respectful and equitable environment in order to serve

Mission:We strive to give our clients support, resources, and the ability to heal through the work of animal-assisted therapy and nature-based learning all while developing the skills and confidence to grow into independent young adults.

Role Overview:The Overnight Residential Counselor is responsible for the supervision of the residents during the hours of sleep, and other dorm/program responsibilities as assigned. Shifts are 11pm-8am or 12am to 8am and include weekends. Mandatory therapeutic crisis intervention restraint training is provided as part of the orientation program. This is an overnight role requiring staff to remain awake for the duration of the shift.

Hourly Rate range: $20.85 - $25.34 depending on experience and education.
This is a full time and benefit eligible position.

What you bring to Green Chimneys:

High School Diploma or working toward diploma. Experience in a related field or in residential treatment and/or a Bachelor degree preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must have reliable transportation.

Candidates must be able to complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training (TCI) within two months of hire. This training includes kneeling, standing, lifting and moving. A written test must be passed at the end of the training.

Must have a valid drivers license.

• Capability to sit, walk, see, hear, drive and type for daily work activities
• Must be able to perform a physical restraint according to techniques taught in TCI
• Must be able to work on a farm campus and interact with various farm animals as part of the animal assisted therapy program.
• Must be able to participate in all recreational activities, both indoors and outside.
• Possesses a satisfactory level of physical and emotional health.