Awake Overnight DSP
About The Position
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at LSS, you will provide person-centered support to people with identified needs as they pursue their hopes, dreams, and goals. The role is based in a residential group home supporting up to four people and involves awake overnight shifts every other weekend. Pay is $17.00 per hour, with an opportunity to increase to $17.50 per hour after six months of consistent employment. The position offers paid training and opportunities for career growth across LSS’s more than 20 services. All team members have access to childcare assistance, discounts on events and services, a team member assistance program, financial counseling, a wellness program, and UKG Wallet for accessing payroll dollars before payday. Team members working 30 or more hours per week have access to medical, dental, life, and vision coverage, a 403(b) plan with a match, and other ancillary plans. The employer also offers a PTO plan that includes paid holidays and float days.
Requirements
- A genuine interest in helping others and supporting people with identified needs through person-centered care.
- No prior experience or formal education is required; training and support are provided.
- Comfort with basic computer use for documenting care and communicating with the team.
- Ability to read and write in English.
- A valid driver’s license and safe driving record, and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Check.
- Ability to pass a DHS background check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a caregiver, PCA, homemaker, home care provider, or resident assistant may be relevant, but is not required.
- Interest in pursuing a career in social work, nursing, healthcare, human services, psychology, or nonprofits.
Responsibilities
- Build meaningful relationships and provide guidance, encouragement, and support.
- Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, hygiene, meals, household support and cleaning, and transportation.
- Support community involvement, social connections, and independent living skills.
- Advocate for the rights, needs, and preferences of people with identified needs.
- Monitor health and well-being and report changes as needed.
- Complete required documentation.
- Participate in training and team meetings.
Benefits
- Childcare assistance
- Discounts on events and services
- Team member assistance program
- Financial counseling
- Wellness program
- UKG Wallet for accessing payroll dollars before payday
- Medical, dental, life, and vision coverage for team members working 30 or more hours per week
- 403(b) plan with a match for team members working 30 or more hours per week
- Other ancillary plans for team members working 30 or more hours per week
- PTO plan that includes paid holidays and float days
- Paid training during orientation and throughout employment
- Career growth opportunities across more than 20 services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
