Overnight Awake Counselor - Developmental Disabilities Services

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc. in Tennessee is seeking an Overnight Awake Counselor to support adults with developmental disabilities in a DD residential program. You will be awake, alert, and available during the night to provide assistance and care.

Responsibilities include monitoring residents, assisting with morning routines, administering medication, housekeeping, and supporting personal growth. You will report health, safety, and behavioral concerns.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to drive residence vehicle and have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license with a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support residents providing assistance and intervention as needed.
• Assist individuals with morning routines including meal preparation, hygiene and related tasks.
• Administer medication in accordance with regulations.
• Perform housekeeping and personal care tasks as needed.
• Provide support and training to promote personal growth and accomplishment.
• Report significant health, safety, and behavioral concerns.

Skills

Experience with adults with D/ID

Massachusetts driver’s license

Own vehicle

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

• Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
• Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
• Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
• Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Eliot is seeking an Overnight Awake Counselor to join our Developmental Disabilities (DD) residential program serving adults with intellectual disabilities. Our residential programs offer a person-centered continuum of services that provides innovative and high quality programming to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program offers support and opportunities for individuals to enrich their lives, develop social and daily living skills, and build social and community connections. This position requires the candidate to be awake, alert, and available to individuals throughout the course of the night providing assistance and support as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and support residents providing assistance and intervention as needed
• Assist individuals with morning routines to include meal preparation, hygiene and other related tasks
• Administer medication in accordance with associated regulations
• Perform housekeeping and personal care tasks as needed
• Provide support and training to promote personal growth and accomplishment (may include social, behavioral, and personal care
• Report significant health, safety, and behavioral concerns

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities
• Ability to drive residence vehicle
• Must possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and maintain a personally owned vehicle

Schedule: Thursday-Saturday, 11pm-9am

Hourly Rate

$19.50—$19.50 USD

At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.