Awake Overnight Youth Counselor to support at-risk youth in a residential educational setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide awake overnight supervision of students, ensuring safety and security throughout the residence.
- Monitor dorm areas, perform bed checks, and respond to safety concerns.
- Use trauma-informed practices to de-escalate behavioral incidents and maintain a supportive environment.
- Document observations, behaviors, and relevant events in required records.
- Implement individualized behavior and treatment plan components.
- Collaborate with teachers, clinicians, and residential staff to support student progress.
- Communicate clearly during reports and handoffs to ensure continuity of care.
- Participate in ongoing training, building skills in crisis intervention, youth development, and therapeutic engagement.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience or strong interest working with youth in crisis or high-need environments.
- Ability to de-escalate effectively and apply trauma-informed, person-centered approaches.
- Strong judgment, observation skills, and attention to safety protocols.
- Clear written communication for documentation and shift handoffs.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.