3rd Shift Overnight Residential Youth Care

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Youth Care Night Awake Glocester, RI, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary: $18.00 Annually

Harmony Hill School (HHS), a private, non-profit organization providing residential care, day treatment and education services to adolescent males, is seeking caring, dependable to join our Overnight Awake team. Our beautiful school campus is located in Glocester, RI, just a 20-30 minute commute from many towns in the RI, CT, MA area.

Are you a night owl? This is the job for you! As an Overnight Awake Assistant Counselor, you will support youth through their evening routines, perform nightly safety checks, and assist youth with morning routines. Some past experience working with youth is helpful; full training is provided.

Please note:

This position requires remaining awake throughout the 8 hour overnight shift.

Full and part time positions are currently available. We're looking for individuals who can work 2 to 5 eight hour overnight shifts (11pm-7am) during the week and weekend.

Starting pay is $18.00/hour with insurance benefits and generous time off benefits available to those working 20+ hours/week.

Job Responsibilities:

• Promote a positive environment focusing on personal safety, respect and responsibility.
• Effectively care for, supervise, and mentor youth. Observe, redirect and manage behavioral issues.
• Guide youth in their interactions, utilizing Collaborative Problem Solving principles, and role-modeling appropriate communication and conduct. Manage crises and emergencies as needed.
• Follow the daily program schedule and adhere to youth treatment plan guidelines.
• Follow agency guidelines to restrain a youth when necessary for safety reasons.
• Clearly and completely record all pertinent information in the daily activity and communication logs.

Skills & Attributes:

• Must be able to interact well with others in a supportive environment and perform all work duties as trained.
• Effective interpersonal communication, conflict management and de-escalation skills.
• Basic understanding of trauma-informed care and residential treatment best practices.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of youth, families, and professionals. Possess a knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Past experience working with youth is required. Experience working with youth in the care of the RI Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is helpful.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Physical requirements of this position include: frequent standing, sitting, walking; occasional running; lifting of up to 20 lbs.
• Must have the ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques including youth restraint when necessary.
• Must successfully complete required driving record, criminal, and child abuse/neglect pre-employment screenings and maintain favorable results during employment.

What working at Harmony Hill School offers YOU:

• Meaningful work where you have the chance to make a positive impact daily;
• Caring, supportive co-workers who work hard, have fun, and bring our mission to guide & support vulnerable youth to life;
• Competitive pay for your role along with the opportunity to earn additional income by working shifts in residential care;
• Health insurance with 88% employer-paid premiums (individual AND family for full time employees);
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care Expenses;
• Dental, vision and voluntary insurance plans (Aflac, Legal Shield/IDShield);
• Life Insurance and long term disability insurance 100% employer-paid;
• 403(b) retirement savings plan;
• 11 paid company holidays;
• 15 paid days to use for vacation, sick or personal time off in your first year then 18 days starting in your second year:
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs;
• Complimentary Employee and Family Assistance through C3
  
  Wellbeing;
• Employee discount plans.

Harmony Hill School is an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics under applicable law.