Now Hiring: Overnight Monitors | Peer Support | Recovery AssistantsLocation: Southwood Interventions, 5701 S. Wood St, Chicago, IL 60636Immediate openings for Overnight Monitors | Peer Support | Recovery Assistants to work overnights at our substance abuse treatment program located in DuPage County. Here, you will be part of a dedicated team helping at-risk adolescents and adults in BUILDING BETTER FUTURES.Salary: $18.00 per hourJob Type: Full-timeTypical Schedule: Midnight - 8 AMWho We Are:Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.Benefits & Perks:We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you - both at home and at work.
- Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Life Assistance Program (LAP)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Paid Training
- Advancement Opportunities
Overnight Monitors | Peer Support | Recovery AssistantsJob Duties Include, but not limited to:
- Remains alert and responsive to the unit and patients during sleeping hours.
- Assists evening staff with bed & bath routines.
- Conducts outside perimeter checks.
- Conducts nightly safety checks.
- Conducts bed/body checks in not less than 15-minute intervals.
- Screens patients and their belongings.
- Records inappropriate behaviors of patients.
- Documents unsafe conditions and notifies appropriate persons about these conditions.
- Utilizes crisis intervention techniques and is able to identify potential conflicts and intervene.
Hiring Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license.
- At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks; including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
- Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
Equal Opportunity EmployerAbraxas Youth & Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor or advanced degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a difference, we have a career path for you.Apis Services, Inc. provides administrative services to a variety of businesses and non-profit agencies so they can focus on their individual goals and missions. Apis serves 30+ affiliates throughout the USA including locations in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Colorado, New Jersey, and North Carolina.We are Hiring and We Want You on Our Team!Thank you for your interest in a rewarding career at Abraxas Youth & Family Services. We hope you consider applying for employment with us!If you have any questions, you can contact us by email at ...@jobsatabraxas.org