Awake Overnight Counselor (30 Hours) - Sturgis Street
About Us
Open Sky provides person-centered services that help individuals build skills, achieve personal goals, and lead meaningful lives in their communities. Through a compassionate, recovery-oriented, and strengths-based approach, our multidisciplinary teams deliver high-quality support tailored to each individual's unique needs, preferences, and aspirations. We are committed to fostering independence, well-being, community engagement, and access to the resources and supports that help people thrive.
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 focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance, supervision, and support during overnight hours while assisting individuals with morning routines and daily living activities.
- Implement procedures that promote health, safety, well-being, and a clean and safe environment.
- Utilize crisis intervention techniques and follow established program and agency procedures to respond effectively during emergency or crisis situations.
- Implement individuals' health, medical, and medication protocols in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulations.
- Assist individuals with accessing transportation and coordinating travel needs, as required.
- Review, complete, and maintain all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
- Act as a strong advocate for the people served, believing in the power of community and recognizing the importance of meaningful community inclusion and engagement.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent (required).
- Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record (required).
- Reliability, willingness to learn, and openness to new opportunities.
Pay
$20.00-$22.48 per hour. The organization offers additional hourly differentials for certain positions based on skills, location, training, and program responsibilities.
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 second 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.