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Plummer Youth Promise

Plummer Youth Promise is hiring: Overnight Residential Counselor in Salem

Plummer Youth Promise, Salem, MA, United States, 01971

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Benefits:

  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Training & development
  • Wellness resources

Plummer Youth Promise is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for youth. Our residential programs focus on strength‑based, trauma‑informed care designed to help youth thrive. We are seeking a dedicated Awake Overnight Residential Counselor to join our mission‑driven team and provide supervision, safety, and support during the overnight hours. The available shift is Friday and Saturday 10pm-8am.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

  • Work directly with youth in a residential setting while making a meaningful impact
  • Join a collaborative, professional team focused on positive outcomes for residents
  • Full‑time position with medical and dental benefits
  • Play a critical role in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and structured overnight environment

What You’ll Do:

  • Provide direct supervision and ensure the safety of residents throughout the overnight shift
  • Engage youth using the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) Model
  • Remain awake and alert for the duration of your shift
  • Prepare meals and assist with daily household tasks and cleanliness
  • Document resident progress, interventions, and incident reports using APRICOT
  • Administer prescribed medications according to Plummer MAP Procedures
  • Serve as the point of contact for overnight emergencies and program crises
  • Attend staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and other professional development opportunities
  • Demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of the program, including adapting to schedule or milieu assignments

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities
  • Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and sometimes stressful environment
  • Commitment to the mission and values of Plummer Youth Promise

Requirements:

  • Valid Massachusetts driver’s license and acceptable driving history
  • Ability to ascend/descend stairs, bend, reach, and lift up to 75 pounds
  • Visual and hearing acuity to perform essential job functions

Core Competencies:

  • Communication: Clear, timely, and professional communication
  • Conflict Management: Resolves conflicts constructively while maintaining confidentiality
  • Initiative: Proactive, engaged, and creative in supporting residents and the program
  • Self‑Awareness & Development: Open to feedback and committed to professional growth
  • Teamwork: Collaborates effectively to achieve team objectives
  • Quality Management: Strives for accuracy, thoroughness, and continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development opportunities
  • Wellness resources
  • A mission‑driven culture where every youth deserves a family

Make a Real Difference Overnight – Apply Today!

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