Overnight Worker

Provides awake, overnight coverage in one or more of the agency’s out-of-home placement programs during normal sleeping hours of residents; ensures care, welfare, safety and security of clients on third shift.  Qualifications:  Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.  Related experience preferred.   Child care skills, dependability; ability to work objectively with disturbed children; ability and judgement to work independently; demonstrated maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences in children and families served; ability to handle job related matters in a professional, diplomatic, and confidential manner.  Must be at least 21 years of age to meet DCFS requirements; if residents in the program are female, then the overnight counselor must also be a female in order to meet DCFS requirements; ability to remain awake while residents are sleeping and the unit/home is quiet; vision, hearing and speaking ability which allows for effective communication of information; ability to physically restrain residents as needed, physical and emotional stamina to effectively handle job related issues and stress.  Valid driver’s license and ability to transport self and clients to various locations; ability to pass DCFS driving requirements.