Awake Overnight Youth & Family Counselor - $5k Sign-On

Sweetser; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

EAP program

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sweetser in Maine is hiring a Youth & Family Counselor for Awake Overnights in Saco. The role provides direct support to children experiencing mental health challenges, with a Sunday-Wednesday schedule and a base hourly rate of $19 plus a $2.50 nightly differential.

A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with paid training, growth to Counselor II after six months, and a broad benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, PTO, holidays, and PSLF program.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with children in need.
• Clean and valid Maine driver's license.
• Lived experience in MH/SA encouraged.
• Fluent English reading/writing/speaking.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and emotional support to youth.
• Develop developmentally appropriate recreational activities.
• Transport clients to home visits and appointments.
• Maintain a safe therapeutic milieu and collaborate with families.

Skills

Driver's license

MH/SA lived experience

English fluency

Youth care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sweetser in Maine is hiring a Youth & Family Counselor for Awake Overnights in Saco. The role provides direct support to children experiencing mental health challenges, with a Sunday-Wednesday schedule and a base hourly rate of $19 plus a $2.50 nightly differential.

A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with paid training, growth to Counselor II after six months, and a broad benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, PTO, holidays, and PSLF program.