Weekend Overnight Counselor

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous awake supervision of residents throughout the overnight shift.
• Conduct scheduled and as-needed bed checks to ensure resident safety and well-being.
• Monitor for safety risks including elopement, self-harm, medical concerns, and behavioral escalation.
• Ensure all residents are accounted for and compliant with overnight expectations.
• Respond immediately to emergencies, crises, and incident situations.
• Use trauma-informed and de-escalation techniques to support residents overnight.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance to residents as needed.
• Follow emergency protocols, including contacting on-call staff, supervisors, 911, or mobile crisis when indicated.
• Ensure resident safety until appropriate supports are in place.
• Observe, document, and report any behavioral, medical, or medication-related concerns.
• Support medication procedures per agency policy (including overnight administration when applicable).
• Complete timely and accurate documentation (logs, bed checks, incident reports, progress notes as required).
• Communicate relevant information during shift handoff to incoming staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment throughout the overnight shift.
• Support residents who wake overnight with appropriate supervision, redirection, and support.
• Assist with nighttime routines and early morning wake-ups as assigned.
• Conduct required safety checks, including fire safety and emergency preparedness procedures.
• Ensure compliance with OMH regulations, agency policies, and facility procedures.
• Collaborate and communicate with on-call, clinical, and residential staff as needed.
• Report significant observations that may impact treatment planning or resident safety.
• Transport residents in agency vehicles when required.
• Participate in mandatory trainings, meetings, and supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED with 5 years’ experience in human services related field, Associate’s degree in in human services related field and 3 years related experience, Bachelor's degree in human services related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Experience in community residence setting preferred. Experience working with youth with SED preferred. Valid New York State driving license with a safe and responsible driving history. Active defensive driving certificate of completion. Ability to drive the agency van.