What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend Overnight Counselor position at Family and Children's Association?
Location: West Hempstead, NY | Schedule: PT Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 AM–8:00 AM | Status: Non-Exempt |Salary Range: $20.35/hour
The Opportunity
The Overnight Awake Residential Counselor is responsible for maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment during overnight hours in an OMH-licensed Children’s Community Residence. This role provides continuous awake supervision, ensures resident safety and well-being, responds to crises and emergencies, and completes required documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards. The position also supports continuity of care between evening and morning shifts.
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.
Compensation
The competitive compensation range is reflected with FCA's framework, culture, and values. Individual pay decisions will vary based on skills and experience' while still allowing for growth.
Benefits
- Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 403(b); with generous employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Pet Insurance
- Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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