Awake Overnight Residential Counselor in Boston, Massachusetts at Bridge Over Troubled Water
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Job Description
Awake Overnight Residential Counselor
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Boston, MA
WHO WE ARE
For over 50 years, Bridge Over Troubled Waters has provided a comprehensive continuum of care for runaway, homeless, and high-risk youth in Boston, and has been a national model in providing innovative youth services. Our mission is to transform the lives of youth through safe, supportive and encouraging relationships, counseling, housing, and skill-building, to guide them towards self-sufficiency and achieving their goals.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Awake Overnight Residential Counselor ensures the safety, well-being, and positive environment for youth and young adults during overnight shifts in a residential program. This role requires remaining awake and alert throughout the shift while providing support and guidance to residents.
RESPONSIBILTIES
Please Note: This job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to give the Awake Overnight Residential Counselor a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. As the nature of the business demands change, so too may the essential functions of the position. The candidate who accepts this role is expected to be flexible to meet the changing demands.
QUALIFICATIONS
It takes a special person to serve as a team member at Bridge. Before applying, please consider the following qualifications, skills, and experiences that we have found lead to success as an Awake Overnight Residential Counselor. We do not expect candidates to meet all of the criteria listed below. Reviewing the qualifications can help you to better understand what will be expected of you as a member of the team.
Duties will be performed both in an office environment and in the field where program residents reside. A flexible schedule and ability and willingness to work outside of regular business hours is essential.
SKILLS AND STRENGTHS
PAY AND BENEFITS
The hourly rate for this position is $20.00/ hour, Weekend Differential: +$3.00/ hour (Total $23.00/ hour on weekends). Benefits Include:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, work at a computer, stand and walk, and must be able to lift /move weight up to 25 pounds. The employee also must be able to hear and speak sufficiently to manage phone calls and effectively communicate/converse with others. The employee must have visual acuity and cognitive capacity to read, understand, and draft reports, letters, etc. The noise level is quiet to moderate, however, the employee must be able to perform in various settings, including in public spaces and at public events/activities.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability or veteran status.