Part Time Awake Overnight Counselor - 20Hrs (Deerfield)

Salary

USD $17.50/Hr.

Description And Responsibilities

Open Sky supports adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities who are referred by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Our mission is to provide homes that are safe, nurturing, and address the individual’s personal needs and preferences. Every individual in an Open Sky residential program is encouraged to play an active role in community life, whether it be by volunteering, taking classes, participating in group outings, or joining a health club. Our dedicated staff ensures that individuals have the necessary supports and skills to build a successful and satisfying life in the community and enable the individuals we serve to lead meaningful and active lives.

Awake Overnight Counselors support individuals with a developmental disability and/or mental illness live as independently as possible, while providing guidance and performing various levels of assisted daily living skills. Counselors act as strong advocates for individuals served and understand the importance of community integration. They also exhibit Open Sky’s commitment to racial equity, justice, diversity, and inclusion in the work they perform.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Review and complete all required documentation.
• Assist individuals to access and/or provide transportation.
• Implement all procedures that ensure the health, safety, and well-being of individuals and general cleanliness and safety of the physical site.
• Assist in implementing individualized service plans.
• Assist with limited personal care, which includes direct care duties, occasional lifting, medication administration (with training), documentation, transportation, behavioral intervention, role modeling, and recreational activities.

Qualifications

• Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• High School Diploma or equivalent. Alternative education/experience in lieu of formal education will be considered.

About Us

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.

At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,100 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.

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 that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.

Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility, and begin your career with Open Sky today!

Benefits Of Working For Open Sky Include

• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• And more!
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
• Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
• Regular Supervision, Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
• We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or disabled Veteran status.