Awake Overnight Youth Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Awake Overnight Youth Counselor

Awake Overnight Residential Youth Counselor, Plymouth, NH

4 -Overnight Shifts Work Schedule | Immediate Interviews Available | Outstanding Benefits | Relocate to New Hampshire | Shared Employee Housing Available at selected locations |Apply Today

The most important moments in a young person's life often happen when they need someone to believe in them.

At Mount Prospect Academy, our Awake Overnight Youth Counselors provide more than supervision. They provide safety, stability, encouragement, and support during the hours when vulnerable youth need it most. Every shift is an opportunity to help a young person feel secure, build trust, and move one step closer toward success.

Whether you're beginning a career in human services, psychology, social work, education, criminal justice, or you simply have a passion for helping others, this role offers meaningful work, professional growth, and the ability to make a lasting impact every day.

What You'll Do

As an Awake Overnight Youth Counselor, you will help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment while students rest and prepare for the next day.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist evening staff with bedtime routines
• Monitor student well-being through scheduled bed checks
• Conduct 15-minute safety checks, or more frequent checks when required
• Provide crisis support when needed
• Support students with chores, routines, and personal responsibility
• Complete overnight cleaning and facility upkeep tasks
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports
• Participate in team meetings and shift transitions
• Encourage positive behavior and student success
• Build trusting, professional relationships with youth
• Support students using trauma-informed care practices
• Maintain 100% student supervision standards
• Help create a positive and engaging residential environment

Therapeutic Support Duties

• Utilize ARC (Attachment, Regulation, and Competency) principles
• Receive and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification
• Understand the effects of trauma and mental health challenges
• Support students through emotional and behavioral crises with compassion
• Reinforce treatment goals and individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with residential and clinical teams

Overnight Responsibilities

• Assist second-shift staff in completing bedtime routines
• Gather relevant information regarding student needs and concerns before the overnight shift begins
• Perform overnight bed checks and document observations according to policy
• Provide support during overnight crises as needed
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized facility
• Assist students with chores and stewardship responsibilities
• Complete assigned reports, logs, and communication documentation
• Attend all required meetings and trainings
• Complete additional responsibilities as assigned

Documentation Responsibilities

• Overnight bed check documentation
• Residential milieu notes
• Incident reports and behavioral documentation
• Chore logs and communication logs
• Administrator On-Duty reports as required
• Strengths-based tracking and treatment-related documentation
• Weekly and monthly program reports
• Timely and accurate service delivery documentation

Qualifications

Preferred

• Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or at least 60 college credits

Or One of the Following

• High School Diploma or GED plus:
  • Two years of full-time experience working with children or adolescents
  • A combination of human services coursework and youth-related experience totaling two years
  • Seven years of parenting experience
  • Qualifications that meet New Hampshire Child Care Licensing requirements

Additional Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Valid driver's license preferred
• Ability to pass background and pre-employment screenings

Why Join Mount Prospect Academy?

Exceptional Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• $0 Urgent Care Copay on select medical plans
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Mental Health Support Services
• Legal Services Benefit
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Discount Programs
• Discounted Tuition at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)
• Free Meals During Shifts
• Company Swag and Employee Appreciation Perks

Apply today for an immediate interview and start a career where the work you do tonight can change a student's tomorrow.

Hiring Residential Youth Counselors and Overnight Counselors for our Residential Programs located in Campton, Plymouth, Rumney, Pike and Hampton, New Hampshire.

Mount Prospect Academy assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. MPA does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.

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Compensation details: 19-19 Hourly Wage

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