Overnight Awake Youth Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Overnight Awake Youth Counselor

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Residential

Reports to: Residential Coordinator

Time: Full Time (10pm-8am)

Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday, Sunday-Wednesday

. (Training schedule differs from permanent schedule and hours)

Job Summary

The Overnight Awake Youth Counselor (NOC YC) assists, guides, supervises, and models the daily living experience for the residents of Hanna Center. The NOC YC is responsible for teaching and being a role model of the Core Values: Faith, Education and Caring, to the residents. The NOC YC also supports cottage safety and overnight supervision of the residents. The NOC YC serves as a first point of contact for incidents during overnight hours.

Essential Functions

• Respect and support the Center’s education and caring values.
• Able to work with of the participants in their assigned Group Home and implement Trauma Informed best practices.
• Act as a positive adult role model in all areas by demonstrating and developing positive interactive relationships while establishing clear boundaries for the participants. Encourage structured routine and safety by supporting sleep routine for participants
• Maintain a therapeutic environment for the participants.
• Support with maintain a clean and orderly homes.
• Respond to calls for additional support with residents with transition to bed and overall healthy sleep patterns
• Teach sleep hygiene skills and other socially appropriate skills to residents.
• Observe safety rules and emergency procedures.
• Chart and administer medications as needed.
• Attend weekly in-service training and apply principles learned in meetings.
• Maintain daily written log.
• Communicate with team members and other Center personnel as needed to ensure all information is relayed professionally and as appropriate.
• De-escalate crisis situations as they arise and implement crisis intervention skills as needed.
• Conduct required room/bed checks according to facility policy.
• Respond promptly to youth who wake up, need assistance, or become distressed.
• Respond appropriately to anxiety, nightmares, conflicts, emotional distress, or behavioral incidents.
• Follow each youth's safety plan, treatment plan, and individualized behavioral interventions.
• Respond to emergencies, including elopement attempts or other safety concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of common areas.
• Complete assigned laundry, dishes, trash, restocking, and other light housekeeping.
• Check that doors, windows, alarms, and other safety systems are functioning as required.
• Prepare areas for the morning shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Ability to work with participants in assigned Group Home and implement Trauma Informed best practices.
• Ability to demonstrate and develop positive interactive relationships while establishing clear boundaries for the participants.
• Ability to maintain a therapeutic environment for the participants.
• Knowledge of safety rules and emergency procedures
• Knowledge of medication protocol.
• Ability to maintain a daily written log.
• Ability to communicate with team members and other center personnel.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention skills.
• Contact supervisors, clinicians, law enforcement, medical services, or other designated personnel when required.
• Provide appropriate first aid/emergency assistance within the limits of training.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervise students, implementing treatment approaches and or techniques which include Restorative Practice, Life Space Interviews, Universal Trauma Training, ACE Study, Workforce Protection and Policies that Reflect Trauma Informed Care.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in the Human Services area or equivalent verified experience working in Child Care/Youth Residential setting
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a multicultural and diverse group of students.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must successfully complete: Mandated Child Abuse Reporting, Ethical Standards, and Crossing Boundaries of Employee Conduct.
• Must successfully complete 8- and 16-hour Department of Social Services Assessment.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to sit, bend, squat, stoop, and walk-up a flight of stairs and be able to safely lift 50 pounds and carry 20 pounds. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and ability to be insured by Company policy.
• Must clear background check for a Community Care Licensed facility, including physical, TB, and drug test.

Work Environment

Residential housing environment/congregate setting.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Hanna is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Other Duties

This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change at any time. Other duties may be assigned as needed to support organizational goals.

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