North Suffolk is looking for Overnight Residential Staff to join our team! As an Overnight Support Specialist for North Suffolk Community Services you’ll be responsible for the safety and well-being of consumers with mental health diagnoses in a residential setting. You will assist clients based on their need level while following all agency policies, procedures, and licensing/funding source requirements. The Overnight Support Specialist is awake and available to consumers during the entire overnight shift.
Full and part-time positions available in a variety of locations. Please indicate preferred location and shift/day availability in application.
Salary range:
$20.00 per hour
$2.00 / hour differential for high intensity programs
What you'll do:
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Be awake and available to persons during overnight shift until they have left the residential program for the day or until the morning staff person arrives.
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Conduct security checks on an hourly basis, documenting that consumers are in the facility.
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Perform household maintenance and upkeep as needed.
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Document each person’s progress in the confidential record.
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Write daily notes at end of shift if needed, noting any incidents and maintain regular communication with other team members.
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Help with medication administration.
What you’ll need:
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Education:
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High School degree or GED required
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Bachelor’s degree in a similar field, preferred.
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Experience:
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In lieu of college degree, at least six months experience with population that has severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
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Skills:
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You must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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Valid driver’s license preferred.
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Be or become MAP certified, CPR/First Aid certified within five months of hire (training provided).
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:
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Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
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Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
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Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
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Employer Paid Life Insurance
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403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
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Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
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Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
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Access to Credit Union Banking
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Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
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Employee Referral Bonus Program
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Discounted Movie Tickets
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Comprehensive Training Program
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Internal Advancement Opportunities
