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Promote a physically safe and emotionally healthy environment while supervising students during evening residential activities and overnight sleeping hours. Latham provides a paid two-week Orientation program for all new employees upon hire. High School Diploma or GED required. Candidates with a high school diploma/ GED and are new to the human services field are encouraged to apply! He or she must have the ability to handle children/ individuals in crisis safely, with compassion. A valid driver\'s license with an acceptable driving record is required. Key Responsibilities: Be awake during overnight shift in order to monitor students during sleeping hours and ensure a safe environment for them. Communicate student information with other suites in a timely way. Maintain awake overnight logs. Record behavioral progress. Communicate issues impacting students and the program operation in the log and to supervisors in a timely way. Provide informal counseling with students. Maintain confidential student information. Provide therapeutic crisis intervention, as needed. All other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. Any work assigned shall be related to the Employee?s normal duties, except for occasional emergencies. Fluent English speaking and writing skills, empathy and the ability to listen, good time management skills and professional appearance and demeanor are all required for this position. Generous benefits package! Excellent health insurance coverage, with Latham covering the first 75% of the deductible through an HRA, retirement account with company match (up to 5%!), generous time off bank and more...! Benefits are available to full and part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week in a regular position. Eligibility is the first day of the 3rd month of employment in the benefited position. Details are provided through Human Resources and the collective bargaining agreement. The benefits package is reviewed periodically and subject to change. Latham Centers, Inc. (Latham) provides equal opportunity for all individuals served and employed. Latham does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable law in treatment or employment at Latham, admission or access to Latham, or any other aspect of the programs and activities that Latham operates. Qualifications Skills Preferred Teamwork Flexible Dependability Behaviors Preferred Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Preferred Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals