Overnight Support Specialist

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Chelsea, MA, USA
In-Office
20-20 Hourly
Entry level
Healthtech • Social Impact
The Role
Provide awake overnight supervision and ensure safety of residents with mental health diagnoses in a residential program. Conduct hourly security checks, perform household maintenance, document progress and incidents, assist with medication administration, and communicate with team members during shift handoffs.
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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:

  • 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.
  • Conduct security checks on an hourly basis, documenting that consumers are in the facility.
  • Perform household maintenance and upkeep as needed.
  • Document each person’s progress in the confidential record.
  • Write daily notes at end of shift if needed, noting any incidents and maintain regular communication with other team members.
  • Help with medication administration.

What you’ll need:

  • Education: 
    • High School degree or GED required
    • Bachelor’s degree in a similar field, preferred.
  • Experience: 
    • In lieu of college degree, at least six months experience with population that has severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
  • Skills: 
    • You must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. 
    • Valid driver’s license preferred.  
    • Be or become MAP certified, CPR/First Aid certified within five months of hire (training provided).

Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:

  • 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
  • Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
  • Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
  • Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Access to Credit Union Banking
  • Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Discounted Movie Tickets
  • Comprehensive Training Program
  • Internal Advancement Opportunities

Skills Required

  • High School degree or GED
  • Bachelor's degree in a similar field
  • At least six months experience with population that has severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder (in lieu of degree)
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Valid driver's license
  • Be or become MAP certified within five months of hire
  • CPR/First Aid certification within five months of hire
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The Company
HQ: Chelsea, Massachusetts
515 Employees
Year Founded: 1959

What We Do

Since 1959, North Suffolk Community Services has been on a mission to provide mental health services to individuals, and especially children, in relatively under-served surrounding communities. Today, our staff of 900+ assists families, children and individuals in 4 clinics, 38 residences and 74 programs. North Suffolk Community Services touches the lives of more than 10,000 people a year. To learn more about North Suffolk's services visit, http://northsuffolk.org https://www.facebook.com/NorthSuffolkOrg

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