About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking Awake Overnight Counselors to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. As an Awake Overnight Counselor you will:

• Be awake and available throughout the overnight shift until residents depart the program or morning staff arrive
• Perform hourly security and safety checks of residents and the facility
• Document residents’ daily progress and any incidents in confidential records
• Complete assigned cleaning checklist tasks and support residents’ daily routines
• Write shift notes and maintain clear communication with team members
• Complete medication counts and report discrepancies per policy

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What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• 0–6 years related experience (entry-level to experienced candidates considered) supporting people with developmental disabilities, mental health, special education, elder care, or other human services settings
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license
• Must be or be able to become MAP certified (Medication Administration Program) as required by the program
• CPR and First Aid certification required within five months of hire (training provided)
• Ability to pass background checks and any other pre-employment screening required by state law
• Authorization to work in the United States

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Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: $20–$22 per hour depending on program placement (hourly)
• Schedule: Full-time and part-time positions available; overnight shift work required
• Employment: Positions are direct-hire with Confidential Client

(Compensation and role details comply with Massachusetts pay-transparency requirements.)

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Training, Benefits & Growth

Confidential Client offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional development, including:

• Paid Time Off — two weeks’ vacation (three weeks after 2 years), 12 sick days, 11 paid holidays
• Health & dental insurance with employer contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Voluntary short- and long-term disability insurance
• Medical & dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Access to credit union banking and state tuition remission programs (worksite specific)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for qualifying roles
• Employee referral bonus program, discounted movie tickets, and internal advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive training program (MAP, CPR/First Aid and more)

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Why Join

• Work for a nonprofit-focused program that supports individuals to reach their full potential
• Meaningful, hands-on work with both entry-level and experienced pathways
• Structured training and internal promotion opportunities

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.