Job description

Do you want to have a positive impact on youth?

Do you enjoy teaching life lessons and inspiring a healthy lifestyle?

We are looking for energetic and caring staff to join our team as Awake-Overnight Residential Support Staff. The Overnight Behavioral Health Worker position is an integral part of the team as we work together to meet the needs of our residents. This position is primarily responsible for ensuring the health and safety of residents throughout the evening and overnight. They also support residents through the transitions of their morning and evening routines.

Position Summary: Qualified candidates are individuals that are motivated to have a positive impact in the lives of teenagers. The OBHW is an integral member of the Ironwood team. This position is primarily responsible for ensuring the health and safety of residents throughout the evening and overnight. The OBHW position works closely with our daytime BHWs to support residents through the transitions of their morning and evening routines, by building rapport with residents within appropriate professional boundaries; creating opportunities for residents to rediscover values and develop skills to cope with challenges; helping students develop a relationship with the natural world and learn how to get along with others in healthy and cooperative ways; evaluating the results of students' choices; and encouraging residents to develop improved strategies and problem-solving skills.

Position Functions & Responsibilities:

• Actively participate and contribute in training and continued professional development
• Remain awake, alert and responsive to the needs of the residents throughout the shift
• Monitoring security cameras throughout the overnight hours
• Assist residents with daily activities such as preparing for the day, cleaning and cooking
• Work in conjunction with the days staff team in the milieu at the end of day and/or beginning of day
• Provide routine bunk checks according to program procedure
• Update templates for residents’ daily notes
• Document residents' progress and any changes in daily notes
• Review and maintain familiarity with residents individual plans
• Report significant health or behavioral issues to the on-call manager
• Provide crisis intervention and access emergency services as needed
• Maintain program expectations and encourage healthy growth in our residents
• Maintain 100% supervision at all times, providing constant emotional and physical support to students
• Respond to program, behavioral and medical needs in accordance with Ironwood policies and procedures
• Ensure the well-being and safety of residents throughout their entire shift
• Communicate with Overnight BHW Manager regarding any safety concerns, facility issues, or resident needs

Qualifications Competencies/Skills/Knowledge

Required Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to give and receive appropriate and timely feedback
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to dependably serve as a positive role model to students and peers at all times
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Demonstrates empathy and compassion to support diversity and inclusion
• Proven success operating in dynamic and changing environments
• Demonstrates sound judgment & professionalism

Physical & Cognitive Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse irregular, uneven, and steep terrain
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment
• Must be able to adhere to process protocol
• Must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner

Required/Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass extensive background checks, including fingerprinting
• High School Diploma/GED required
• 1-2 years’ experience working directly with youth required
• Experience with behavior and group management preferred
• College degree in related fields preferred (recreation therapy, behavioral health, etc)
• Current CPR, Safety-Care, CRMA, First-Aid Certifications, andCertified BHP a plus

Organization Summary: Ironwood is committed to helping families in crisis with teens who struggle by prioritizing positive relationship development and a multidisciplinary collaborative approach to treatment. Individualized treatment plans include intensive therapeutic and behavioral interventions, group work, physical exercise, outdoor-based experiences, and a variety of enrichment programs including equestrian, art, culinary, horticulture, and nature therapy studies. At Ironwood we use the three C’s in our therapeutic model: Cultivate self awareness and respect; Collaborate through engaging residents to be part of their therapeutic planning; Connect residents to themselves, their Ironwood community, and their families through teaching them the power of their mind-body connection.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Morrill, ME 04952: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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