ACCS Awake Overnight Counselor (16 Hours) - School Street

About the Organization

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life. Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL. As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.

Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits, employing over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.

About the Role

Adult Community Clinical Services is a Department of Mental Health funded service designed to deliver evidence-based interventions within a clinically focused model. Individuals served are diagnosed with mental illness or dual diagnosis and reside in their own homes, apartments, or in group living environments. Our services focus on helping people transition to a more independent environment while maximizing their natural supports by building skills and achieving personal goals.

The Awake Overnight Counselor provides guidance during the overnight hours and assists individuals with all morning routines. Through implementing procedures that ensure the health, safety, and well-being of individuals and general cleanliness and safety of the physical site, counselors ensure individuals are living a healthy, productive, and independent life. Counselors are strong advocates for individuals served, believe in the power of community, and acknowledge the importance of community integration.

Responsibilities

• Utilize crisis intervention or other means to intervene during a crisis situation, following established program and agency procedures.
• Implement individuals’ medical and medication protocols in accordance with agency and MAP policies.
• Assist individuals to access and/or provide all needed transportation.
• Review and complete all required documentation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.

Benefits

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities.
• Generous paid time off plan: 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, with a current maximum of 43 days (over 8 weeks!).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan.
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid).
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Additional hourly differential based on skills, location, training, and population served in certain programs.