Awake Overnight Direct Care Staff

Catholic Charities Archdiocese Of Boston; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Archdiocese Of Boston is seeking Awake Overnight Direct Care Staff to provide safety, supervision, and guidance for Young Parent families in Lowell, MA. You will conduct hourly bed checks, document logs, and assist with daily living tasks while maintaining professional boundaries.

Requires a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree with relevant experience, CPR/First Aid, and strong de-escalation skills. Bilingual Spanish is a plus; driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Must pass CORI/SORI/DCF background checks and fingerprinting.
• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s with relevant experience working with youth.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Strong de-escalation and boundary management skills.
• Clear communication and confidentiality maintained at all times.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight supervision and support to Young Parent families.
• Conduct hourly bed checks and document logs.
• Transport to appointments per program policies.
• Support daily living and parenting skills through guidance.
• Model respectful behavior and enforce program rules.
• Administer and monitor Medical Management Program as instructed by RN.
• Ensure safety and report issues to Program Director.
• Maintain boundaries and apply safety protocols.
• Participate in household chores and keep living space clean.
• Attend monthly meetings, biweekly supervision, and 24 hours training annually.
• Participate in agency and division trainings.

Skills

De-escalation

CPR and First Aid

Communication

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Boundaries & confidentiality

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree + 3 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database applications

Driver's license verification

Job description

Awake Overnight Direct Care Staff

30 to 40 Hours Full-Time Lowell, MA, US

Salary Range: $18.38 To $24.82 Hourly

Awake Overnight Direct Care Staff assist residents in developing parenting skills and completing daily tasks, while always maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality. The Awake Overnight Direct Care Staff are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the program during overnight hours, including completing hourly bed checks and monitoring the residence for any concerns.

RESPSONSIBILITES

• Provide overnight supervision and support to Young Parent families residing in the program.
• Conduct and document hourly bed checks; maintain detailed and accurate log notes.
• Transport Young Parents to appointments and other local destinations in line with program policies, particularly those related to Service Plan related tasks.
• Support Young Parents in developing skills for daily living and parenting through instruction and guidance.
• Uphold and enforce program rules and policies while modeling respectful, appropriate behavior.
• Administer and monitor the Medical Management Program as instructed by the Program RN.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all Young Parent families by adhering to program procedures and promptly reporting any issues to the Program Director or designee.
• Maintain professional boundaries and apply de-escalation techniques as necessary; consistently follow safety protocols.
• Participate in household chores to help maintain a clean, safe, and organized living environment.
• Attend and actively participate in monthly staff meetings, biweekly supervision sessions, and complete a minimum of 24 hours of job-related training annually.
• Participate in all required agency and division-wide meetings and trainings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Pass background record check (CORI/SORI/DCF)and fingerprinting.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field with prior related work or volunteer experience. Or an Associate’s degree with three prior years of experience working with adolescents in a similar environment.
• Current CPR and First Aid training certification.
• Experience with de-escalation skills.
• Must understand and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a varied and occasionally difficult client population.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Bilingual, bicultural, Spanish speaking ability preferred.
• Good computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite and database applications.
• A valid Massachusetts driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 10 pounds without assistance.

Our benefits are competitive and include a 403(b) savings plan and generous time off (benefits may vary based on position and scheduled hours).

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The base pay range reflects what Catholic Charities reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation in this range may be determined based on other factors, including but not limited to work experience, education and specialty training.