ABI Awake Overnight Counselor - Fisher Road at Open Sky Community Services

Fitchburg, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Feb, 26

Salary

22.48

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Guidance, Support, Personal Care, Medication Administration, Documentation, Transportation, Behavioral Intervention, Role Modeling, Recreational Activities, Community Integration, Reliability, Willingness to Learn

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Salary USD $22.48/Hr. Description and Responsibilities Open Sky’s Acquired Brain Injury programs serve adults with acquired brain injury and physical or developmental disabilities who are referred by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. These programs provide individualized services to help participants live independently in their own apartments. Our services include finding accessible housing, coordinating healthcare, supervising PCAs and arranging for transportation when needed. The Awake Overnight Counselor provides guidance, support, and perform various levels of activities of daily living during the overnight hours. Through implementing procedures that ensure the health, safety, and well-being of individuals, counselors help individuals live a healthy, productive, and independent life. Counselors are strong advocates for individuals served, believe in the power of community, and acknowledge the importance of community integration! Other Key Responsibilities: Provide support and direction for individuals requiring nighttime assistance. Assist with limited personal care, which may include occasional lifting, medication administration (with training), documentation, transportation, behavioral intervention, role modeling, and recreational activities. Assist individuals to access and/or provide transportation. Review and complete all required documentation. The organization recognizes skills, location, training and population served in certain programs by offering an additional hourly differential. Ask your recruiter if this position qualifies for an additional hourly differential! Qualifications High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required. Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record, required. Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities. 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 1,300 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: Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities 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!) We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid) Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program And more! 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.

Responsibilities

The Awake Overnight Counselor provides guidance and support during overnight hours, assisting individuals with activities of daily living. Counselors ensure the health, safety, and well-being of individuals, advocating for their independence and community integration.