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Forest Home

Guest Retreat Host

Forest Falls, CA · On-site

$14.25 - $19.50/hr

Event Host To serve guests with excellence, being a liaison between the guest group and Forest Home operations. Hosts will stay on property during event, including overnight, and come alongside ...

Forest Home

Guest Retreat Host

Forest Falls, CA

$277/wk

To serve guests with excellence, being a liaison between the guest group and Forest Home operations. Hosts will stay on property during event, including overnight, and come alongside groups providing ...

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How much do overnight group home jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight group home in Riverside, CA is $17.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.30 and $18.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an overnight group home?

An Overnight Group Home job involves supervising and assisting residents in a group home setting during nighttime hours. Responsibilities typically include ensuring the safety and well-being of residents, responding to emergencies, performing bed checks, and completing light housekeeping or documentation tasks. Staff may also provide emotional support and reinforce house rules. The role requires patience, attentiveness, and the ability to respond calmly in various situations.

What are some common challenges faced when working overnight shifts in a group home?

Working overnight in a group home can present challenges such as maintaining alertness during quiet hours, responding to unexpected medical or behavioral incidents, and ensuring all safety protocols are followed while most residents are asleep. Staff members may need to perform routine wellness checks, monitor security, and accurately document any overnight events. Collaboration with daytime staff is important for a smooth transition between shifts and consistent care for residents. Successfully managing these responsibilities helps create a stable, secure environment for residents throughout the night.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the overnight group home position?

To thrive in an Overnight Group Home position, you need basic caregiving skills, crisis management abilities, and often a high school diploma or related experience. Familiarity with incident reporting systems, medication administration protocols, and basic computer skills are typically required and may be supported by certifications such as CPR/First Aid. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are invaluable in supporting residents during nighttime hours. These skills are essential for providing a safe, supportive environment while responding effectively to any emergencies or needs that arise overnight.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Group Home job openings in Riverside, CA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% As Needed, 72% Full Time, and 21% Part Time. Highlights an 86% In-person, and 14% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $37,060 per year, or $17.8 per hour.

Residential Counselor - Part Time/Overnight

ETTIE LEE YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES

Redlands, CA • On-site

$19/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Ettie Lee Youth & Family Services has served the complex needs of at-risk youth with emotional and behavioral problems and their families throughout Southern California for nearly 70 years.

Currently, Ettie Lee is seeking a Residential Counselor for its Short Term Residential Treatment Program (STRTP).

The Position:

Direct Care Staff work with Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED) youth placed in a 24/7 residential setting by Children and Family Services (CFS)/Probation.  As a member of the STRTP Team, the Residential Counselor is vital in setting the tone, direction and priorities of the residents by utilizing a Trauma-Informed Approach. If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of youth, families and the community, this position may be right for you.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Managing the daily living environment of the home including supporting clients in school
  • Work closely with therapists and are under the coordination of the Administrators and the Program Manager
  • Helping residents manage their response to traumatic stress that results in behaviors such as running away, fighting, substance use and non-compliance
  • Providing daily leisure-time and recreation activities
  • Ensuring medical and dental needs are met
  • Preparing and distributing meals and clothing shopping
  • Documentation of client progress
  • Maintaining a safe and clean living environment

Direct Care Staff are crucial to the Ettie Lee team as they provide direct care to the youth served.  They must come to the position with a great amount of dedication, acceptance and understanding.  It is important they are resilient with a great deal of "bounce back" due to the pressures of the work. 

Why you should work with with us - great benefits:

  • 11 Paid Holidays per year
  • Generous Time Off Accrual
  • Unused Sick Leave Reimbursement Plan
  • Tuition Scholarship
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program

Must have One of the Following Qualifications:

  • Have a Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree;
  • Have a valid Child Development Teaching Permit;
  • Have completed 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Foster and Kinship Care Education and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth;
  • Have a valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth;
  • Have previously been employed as a staff or volunteer at a group home or short-term residential therapeutic center for at least one year.

Requirements:

  • Must be able to pass criminal/fingerprinting background check, TB Test, physical exam and drug test
  • Must have a valid California Driver’s License, a minimum of 5 years of driving experience and a DMV record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier
  • Must be 21 years or older

Hours and Shifts:  Shifts for this position are either Sundays - Wednesdays or Wednesdays - Saturdays; hours are overnight. 

Your schedule will be determined in the interviewing process.

Job Type/Rate: Part-Time $16.00/hour

All application questions must be answered in their entirely, including professional references, and electronically signed at the end for consideration. Thank you. 

Thank you for your interest in a career at Ettie Lee Youth & Family Services. We have received your application for Direct Care Staff.

What happens now? Our recruiting department will take a close look at your qualifications to see if you would be a good fit for any open positions in our Residential Program at Ettie Lee Youth & Family Services. If so, we’ll be sure to contact you.

If you have not done so already, we highly encourage you to visit ettielee.org to learn more about our company. The site contains great information on our history, culture and mission. You can also register for our newsletter and find links to some videos.

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