Overnight Youth Counselor Job at Mount Prospect Academy in Plymouth

Overview

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Join our dedicated team as an Overnight Residential Youth Counselor, where you will play a pivotal role in providing a safe and nurturing environment for the young individuals in our care. You will be responsible for overnight supervision and support, helping to foster stability, personal growth, and healing during the night. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of youth and are committed to their well-being, we invite you to bring your compassion and expertise to a role that is both challenging and deeply rewarding.

Location: Plymouth, NH

Pay Rate: up to $19.00/hr

Job Title

Awake Overnight Youth Counselor (Overnight Direct Care Support Youth Professional)

Reports to: Program Director

Responsibilities

• Responsible for service delivery to the students in accordance with program goals and each student’s Individual Treatment Plan.
• Assist second shift faculty in the completion of bedtime routine.
• Prepare students for the day during wake-up routine and hygiene to ensure seamless transition to first shift.
• Seek information pertinent to students’ acute issues which may affect the overnight.
• Conduct fifteen-minute bed-checks with compassion and in accordance with policy.
• Provide floating crisis support to students engaging in unsafe behaviors.
• Encourage student success and engage students.
• Practice 100% supervision of students.
• Celebrate student successes, reinforce positive behavior, and encourage growth from adversity.
• Engage and connect with students as a compassionate and understanding professional.
• Gain TCI certification and practice TCI principles; apply ARC framework to support student success.
• Manage students’ crises with compassion and seek positive outcomes.
• Facilitate the residential routine with intention and thoughtful planning.
• Attend work with punctuality and manage time effectively; participate in pre-shift meetings.
• Plan and execute life-relevant and meaningful programming; internalize daily schedule and programmatic rituals.
• Encourage and teach students to engage in stewardship of their environment and themselves.
• Understand and apply knowledge of risk factors, protective factors, and mental health within the residential treatment model.
• Learn about trauma, medical, psychological, and other risk factors; participate in the program’s residential treatment model.
• Seek student-specific information through ITPs, training, and assessments.
• Practice negotiation, cooperation, and collaboration with students toward program goals.
• Professionally document service delivery and behavior-related incidents in a timely manner (logs, incident reports, reports to leadership, and related documentation).
• Establish rapport with students while maintaining professional boundaries and seeking supervision and professional development.
• Connect program policies to day-to-day operations and decision making.

Benefits (Full-time)

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (403B)
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• AD&D
• Comprehensive wellness initiatives
• Employee discount program
• Further education opportunities

Additional Benefits

• Stewardship Center (Outdoor Equipment, Bike/E-Bike, Kayaks/Canoes, Snowshoes, Paintball Course, Ropes/High Ropes, Alpine and Cross-country Skis, Climbing Wall)
• Potential for Employee Housing
• Mileage Reimbursements
• 24/7 Access to Company Gym/Boxing Training Gym
• Regular Wellness and Team Building Activities
• Free meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
• Auto Shop, Car Repairs at Cost
• Woodshop, projects built at Cost
• Participation in Federal Loan Reimbursement programs

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree or 60 college credits; or the equivalent of 2 years of full-time experience working with children; or any combination of credits in human services and experience totaling 2 years; or 7 years of parenting experience.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Valid driver’s license preferred; 21+ years of age.
• Authorized to work in the United States (Required).
• Satisfactory completion of background and applicable pre-employment checks.
• Application Process: By applying to the position, you indicate your interest. We are currently hiring and will contact you to set up an interview.

MPA 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.

Mount Prospect Institute strongly recommends, but does not require, that all MPA faculty stay protected against COVID-19 by getting their primary vaccine series and staying up to date with a booster if eligible.

Tags: Residential Youth Counselors, Youth Counselors, Direct Care Professionals, Direct Care Workers, Youth Mentor, Youth Worker, Behavioral Health Professionals, Mental Health Counselors, Youth Specialist, Awake/Overnight Residential, Youth Counselor, Residential Community Youth Leader, Camp Counselor, Residential Aide, Relocation, Housing

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Individual and Family Services

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