Overnight Residential Recovery Counselor

Job overview

The Overnight Residential Recovery Counselor works onsite in East Boston, MA, on Thursday through Saturday from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m., for 36 hours per week. Compensation is listed as $22 per year. The role supports Meridian House, North Suffolk’s substance use disorder residential program. The counselor maintains resident safety and availability during overnight hours, monitors the residential setting, and communicates relevant events to the team. This support contributes to a stable living environment and residents’ quality of life.

What you'll do

• Remain awake and available to consumers during the overnight shift
• perform hourly rounds and monitoring checks
• write end-of-shift log notes and communicate with team members
• observe medication administration
• complete basic administrative tasks
• monitor resident health and safety
• respond appropriately to residents and serve as a role model
• contribute to a high-quality living environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

overnight residential recovery counselor

substance use disorder

residential program

recovery support

hourly rounds

medication observation

east boston ma

north suffolk

thursday–saturday

9 p.m.–9 a.m.

$22/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• health and dental insurance
• employer-paid life insurance
• 403(b) with employer matching
• disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• training and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

36-hour workweek with a Thursday–Saturday overnight schedule; First Aid and CPR certification required or must be obtained within five months of hire, with training provided.

About the employer

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.