Community Access Unlimited is seeking Essential Workers with a genuine desire to work with youth at-risk for an Awake Overnight Counselor position. The Awake Overnight counselor works with youth at-risk ages 13-17 in a residential setting. Hours are 12:00AM - 8:00AM for Full Time and Part Time. 

We provide you with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring safety of youth on the overnight shift
• Assisting with daily living skills and supportive counseling
• Transporting youth to and from school and medical appointments
• Completing associated documentation

One week of PAID orientation is required prior to the start of your assignment and ongoing PAID training outside of normal work hours is required.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and six months to one year of experience working with youth. Programs are located in Union County. 

Full Time positions include an awesome benefits package!

Responsibilities

• Provides overnight supervision in a residential setting for youth
• Provides daily living skills, supportive counseling, and community integration for youth at-risk
• Transports members to medical appointments, recreation activities, etc.
• Helps ensure a safe, clean, organized, environment
• Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards
• Physically remains on the premises of assigned location for the duration of the shift, unless directed elsewhere by management or a supervisor
• Ensures that the site and equipment are maintained in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition
• Attends required trainings, staff meetings, and other meetings/events as requested
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Six months of experience working with youth for Part Time; one year of work experience for Full Time
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Able to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Excellent computer and Microsoft Office skills
• Valid driver's license
• Car to use for work purposes
• Willing and able to attend required trainings outside of normal work hours (between the hours of 9am-5pm)

Community Access Unlimited is committed to providing community access through a broad array of person-centered support services for adults and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and at-risk youth aging out of the child welfare system. We believe each individual, no matter of ability or need, should have the opportunity to live independently and have a voice as productive citizens integrated into the community. We also have extensive housing options throughout Union County, which provides affordable housing to individuals in need.
We are proud of our long and outstanding record of being in the forefront of innovative ideas and actions within the social services field. We foster teamwork and partnerships within and outside of our organization. Community Access Unlimited is the link between individuals and a network of social service providers, employers, community leaders, and the community at large. If you are interested in joining our fine family of professionals, we encourage you to continue with this job application.

• 401(K)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Bereavement Days
• Legal Services
• Staff Training
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Staff Recruitment Incentive
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee of the Month
• Employees of the Year Award
• Longevity/Anniversary Recognition

• Wellness Benefits
• Kean University Partnership Incentive, 10-20% off tuition
• Employees of the Year Award
• Professional Development
• Paid Training
• Staff Recruitment Incentive