About this Overnight Awake Counselor - Developmental Disabilities Services role at Eliot Community Human Services
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 van
- Must possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and maintain a personally owned vehicle
Schedules:
- Thursday & Saturday, 11pm-9am (20 hours)
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.
Apply today and make a difference.
