ASLEEP COUNSELOR - ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

CounselorFull-time

Listed compensation

$17/hour

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Job Description

Asleep Counselor - Adult Residential Services

Full-Time, Hourly $17.00/hour

Shifts Available

Wed/Thurs: 9 pm - 7 am, Fri/Sat: 9 pm - 9 am (40 hours/week)

Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose?

About DDI

Developmental Disabilities Institute, DDI, is one of the largest providers of care to children and adults with Autism, developmental disabilities and other special needs.

DDI has been a part of Long Island for over 50 years serving over 1,500 children and adults with Autism, other developmental disabilities and special needs.

DDI provides innovative and expansive services to our population through various educational settings, residential services, day habilitation programs and vocational services.

The Role

As an Asleep Counselor, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities in their daily lives. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a tangible difference.

Salary: $17.00/hour

Shift Available: Wed/Thurs: 9 pm - 7 am, Fri/Sat: 9 pm - 9 am (40 hours/week)

What You Bring to DDI

  • Ability to read, understand, and follow safety guidelines
  • Valid NYS driver’s license, preferred

What You'll Do

  • Complete required trainings in a timely fashion.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of abuse reporting and procedures.
  • Participate in staff meetings and inservices.
  • Remain on premises and available to respond to emergency situations as needed.

In the event of a behavioral, medical, or other emergency situation, the Overnight Asleep Counselor must be prepared to participate in the following

tasks:

  • Actively complete overnight responsibilities as per individualized protocols as necessary.
  • Advocate for individuals’ needs.
  • Complete overnight bed checks according to time intervals specified by person as necessary.
  • Complete overnight documentation, i. e., chore chart, incident reports, SUB sheets, logs, staff communication book, AMAP communication book.
  • Follows BSP’s and supervision requirements for each individual.
  • Ensures proper implementation of Emergency Procedures (ie. Incident reporting – notification of nurse due to medical situation etc)
  • Implements Fire Evacuation Procedures as needed

Why You'll Love This Job

  • Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.
  • Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.
  • Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.
  • Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.
  • Exceptional Work-Life Balance: Explore flexible schedules with generous paid time off.

Here’s How We Support You

  • Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.
  • Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
  • Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
  • Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within DDI.
  • Work-Life Balance: Various schedules to support your life.
  • And More: Paid time off and other valuable benefits!

If You Are

  • Empathic, compassionate, and patient
  • Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
  • A good communicator and team player
  • Passionate about making a difference

Then, we encourage you to apply and join the DDI team!

When you join our team, you become part of the DDI Family! Click here to watch our video to find out more about the DDI Family.

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.

Key Responsibilities

The Asleep Counselor supports individuals with disabilities in a residential setting by monitoring their safety, following individualized protocols, and documenting overnight activities. They must remain on-site to respond to medical, behavioral, or fire-related emergencies.

Requirements

Candidates should be able to read and follow safety guidelines and possess a valid NYS driver's license. The role requires individuals who are empathetic, patient, and capable of maintaining accurate overnight documentation.

Key Skills

Emergency responseAdvocacyBehavioral supportTeamworkPatienceEmpathy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ASLEEP COUNSELOR - ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES at Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in General Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 63 active General Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

General Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active General Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 40% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

General Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through May 2026).

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About Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)

Individual and Family Services
Smithtown, New York
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
403(b) retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement