Overnight Youth Counselor

Orchard Place; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Place is seeking an Overnight Youth Counselor to provide care and support to children during late-night hours. The role involves ensuring their safety, assisting with disturbances, and preparing them for morning activities. Ideal candidates will have experience with youth and a passion for mental health.

Benefits

Competitive benefits and time off package

Professional development and training opportunities

Employment qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Opportunities for periodic pay increases and promotions

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma; preference for CNA/LPN/degree.
• Ability to remain awake and alert during overnight hours.
• Previous experience with children and youth is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of children on the unit.
• Complete and document visual checks every 20 minutes.
• Assist restless children and prepare breakfast.

Skills

Ability to remain awake and alert

Experience working with children and youth

Passion for mental health and human services

Education

High school diploma

CNA or LPN certification

Associate's or bachelor's degree

Job description

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Base pay range

$18.00/hr - $18.00/hr

Why Orchard Place?

At Orchard Place, we are dedicated to building a brighter future for children and families through compassionate care, early intervention, and community integration. Join our team and be part of a mission-driven organization that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Job Title: Overnight Youth Counselor

Location: Des Moines, IA (South)

Pay for this position is posted at: $18.00

Schedule for this position: Wednesday-Friday and every other Saturday OR Sunday-Tuesday and every other Saturday from 9:45pm to 9:00am.

Application Deadline: not applicable

Position Overview: Works under the direct supervision of the Milieu Treatment Coordinator for assigned building. The Overnight Youth Counselor is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of residents during late evening and early morning hours. Supports the overall vision of reducing physical restraints and lock seclusions by creating a sanctuary of safety that eliminates barriers to healing.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security children and youth on the unit
• Complete and document visual checks on the children at least every 20 minutes throughout the overnight hours
• Provide assistance to children who may be restless or awake at night, new admissions or children who are creating a disturbance
• Prepare and serve breakfast to the children
• Assist in getting children ready for school in the morning
• Maintain unit cleanliness and sanitation
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a high school diploma, preference given to individuals with CNA, LPN, associate's or bachelor's degree
• Ability to remain awake and alert during the overnight hours
• Experience working with children and youth
• Passion for mental health and human services
  
  

What are some of the things our current staff enjoy while working here?

• Enjoy a competitive benefits and time off package.
• Make a significant impact on and provide valuable input in the overall care and treatment for the children and families that we serve.
• Work with a supportive and diverse team to provide the best care to our clients.
• Receive professional development and training opportunities.
• Have your employment at Orchard Place qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF forgives the remaining balance on your federal Direct Loans after you make 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full time for a qualifying public service employer (such as Orchard Place).
• Professional Development Career Ladder offers opportunities to receive periodic pay increases and promotions
  
  

Criminal and abuse registry checks completed as required by Orchard Place's licensing and accreditation standards.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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