Description

Eliot is seeking an overnight awake counselor for their developmental disabilities residential program. Our ideal candidate would have six months experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.

Eliot’s Developmental Disabilities Division is a CARF accredited, individual-centered continuum of services that provides innovative and high quality programming to adults with developmental disabilities. The programs offer support and opportunities for individuals to enrich their lives, obtain housing and employment, develop personal skills and competencies, and enjoy a full range of community activities while developing a network of caring relationships.

Responsibilities :

• Remain awake, alert and responsive to the needs of individuals throughout the scheduled shift.

• Provide support and training in the areas identified within the I.S.P. to promote personal growth and accomplishment (may include assistance with personal care and hygiene, as required).

• Administer medication according to MAP regulations

• Perform housekeeping tasks as necessary.

• Report all maintenance and safety issues to supervisor.

• Report significant health, psychiatric and behavioral issues to Program Manager

• Attend and participate in meetings and training

Schedule:

Tue & Thur 11pm - 9am (20 hours)

Eliot is committed to employee growth & retention by offering a comprehensive total rewards package including but not limited to:

• 75% company contribution to medical and dental insurance

• 12 paid holidays, 15-20 vacation days, and 12 sick days annually

• $3000 annual tuition / professional development reimbursement

• Opportunities for professional growth within our 100+ programs in Massachusetts

Eliot is committed to identifying and dismantling barriers that prevent people with marginalized racial identities from actualizing their full employment potential, assuming leadership roles, or from fully engaging at all levels in the workplace.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

• Med Administration: Some Knowledge

• Computer Software Skills: Intermediate

• Experience with population: Intermediate

• Communication Skills: Intermediate

Education

Required

• High School or better in Other

Experience

Preferred

• 1 year: Experience with this population