Night Awake Assistant Counselor

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

As a Night Awake Assistant Counselor, you will work directly with youth to provide supervision, care and guidance during evening routines and sleep time hours. Your nightly assignment will be coordinated by the Night Awake Supervisor.

Full and part time positions are currently available. Weekly work schedule will include 3-5 eight hour overnight shifts during the week and weekend with actual work hours scheduled between 9:00pm and 7:00am.

Night Awake Assistant Counselors receive a competitive benefits package, generous time off benefits, and a starting pay rate of $18.00/hour.

Job Responsibilities:

• Promote a positive environment focusing on personal safety, respect and responsibility.
• Effectively care for, supervise, and mentor youth. Manage crises and emergencies as needed.
• Guide youth in their interactions, utilizing Collaborative Problem Solving principles, and role-modeling appropriate communication and conduct.
• Supervise and guide youth in late evening chores and self care/personal hygiene tasks. Complete bed checks per nightly schedule. May also supervise recreational and leisure time activities before bedtime or guide youth through morning routines and help with breakfast (depending on your scheduled hours).
• Follow the daily program schedule and adhere to youth treatment plan guidelines.
• Observe, redirect and manage behavioral issues. 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.
• Strong interpersonal communication, conflict management and de-escalation skills.
• Strong 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. Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
• 1-3 years of residential/youth care experience 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.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Chepachet, RI 02814: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18