OVERNIGHT COUNSELOR

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

Under the supervision of the Residential Supervisor and Program Director, provides shift coverage, and youth supervision activities during the night shifts.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assists in the maintenance of 24-hour coverage.
• Provides direct supervision of residents during assigned shifts.
• Conduct routine bed checks (within 15-30 minute time spans) and document the times and results.
• Meets other shift coverage responsibilities including but not limited to coordination of daily/shift activities, wake-up and daily chore activities, household and office upkeep tasks, coordinate school transportation issues, etc.
• Assists in providing crisis intervention services including hotline calls, drop-in services and responding to resident crises.
• Assists in completing  screening and intake activities.
• Develops and implements weekly life skills activities for participating youth/residents.
• Attends employee supervision meetings, monthly Residential Staff Meetings, and treatment team meetings as scheduled.
• Attends staff training as required.
• Completes progress notes, reports, data entries and other paperwork as needed.
• Completes other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two (2) years of college credits or Associates Degree, and at least one (1) year experience working with youth.  Bachelor's Degree preferred.

* must have valid New Jersey's Driver's License

If you feel you are a candidate for this position, please email your resume to Heidi Hartmann, Shelter/Outreach Director