Overnight Youth Counselor - Fri-Sat

Position: Overnight Youth Counselor – Fri–Sat

Location: Rumney, NH

Schedule: Fridays & Saturdays | 10:00 PM – 9:00 AM
Positions Available: Part-Time & Per Diem

Looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people? We’re hiring Youth Counselors for overnight shifts in Rumney, NH!

Join a supportive team and help create a safe, structured environment for youth during overnight hours.

Join our dedicated team as an Overnight Residential Youth Counselor, where you will play a pivotal role in providing a safe and nurturing environment for the young individuals in our care. As a key member of our residential facility, you will be responsible for the overnight supervision and support of our residents, helping to foster stability, personal growth, and healing during the critical hours of the night. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of youth and are committed to their well‑being, we invite you to bring your compassion and expertise to a role that is both challenging and deeply rewarding.

Company Background

Mount Prospect Academy (MPA) has evolved to offer a variety of mental & behavioral health support services to a diverse population of “hard to treat” and “difficult to place” adolescents. Our targeted services include home and community‑based treatment, residential treatment programs, group homes, and special education schools. MPA is known for its ability to achieve successful outcomes with difficult‑to‑serve individuals throughout New England.

Mission

MPA’s mission is to provide a caring, safe therapeutic environment where students have the opportunity to grow and acquire the skills they need to reach their educational and social potential. We aim to develop trusting relationships with students and facilitate experiences that promote their ability to self‑regulate; manage thoughts and feelings; and develop feelings of safety, confidence, and competency.

Awake Overnight Counselor Responsibilities & Opportunities

Awake Overnight Responsibilities

• Assist second shift faculty in the completion of bedtime routine.
• Prepare students for the day during wake up routine and hygiene to ensure seamless transition to first shift.
• Seek information pertinent to students’ acute issue which may affect the overnight.
• Conduct fifteen‑minute bed‑checks with compassion and in accordance with policy.
• Provide floating crisis support to students engaging in unsafe behaviors.
• Encourage student success and engage students.
• Practice 100% supervision of students.
• Celebrate student successes, reinforce positive behavior, and encourage growth from adversity.
• Engage and connect with students as a compassionate and understanding professional.
• Gain TCI certification, and practice TCI principles.
• Utilize an understanding of ARC to provide a framework for student success.
• Manage students’ crisis with compassion and understanding, seeking positive outcomes.