Awake Overnight Counselor

Job overview

The Awake Overnight Counselor position is onsite in Chelsea, MA, with additional residential locations listed in Winthrop, Revere, Waltham, West Roxbury, Hyde Park, and Saugus. Pay is $20–$22 per hour, depending on program placement. North Suffolk Community Services provides direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities. The counselor provides overnight support and helps maintain the safety and daily routines of people in residential programs. The role includes hourly safety checks, confidential progress documentation, cleaning tasks based on individual needs, communication with team members, and medication counts.

What you'll do

• Remain awake and available to individuals during the overnight shift until they leave the residential program or morning staff arrive
• conduct hourly safety checks
• document progress
• complete cleaning checklist tasks and duties based on individual needs and schedules
• write shift notes about incidents as needed
• communicate with team members
• complete medication counts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

awake overnight counselor

chelsea ma

north suffolk community services

$20–$22/hr

residential services

developmental disabilities

overnight support

hourly safety checks

medication counts

progress documentation

part-time

full-time

cpr/first aid training

public service loan forgiveness

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, vacation, sick days, paid holidays, health and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, 403(b) with employer matching, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, training, tuition remission access, referral bonuses, and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Full-time and part-time positions are available across the listed residential locations. The posting requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Massachusetts driver’s license; CPR/First Aid certification is required within five months of hire, with training provided.

About the employer

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities. Sector: 62.