Partial Sleep Overnights - Direct Support Professional

Harry Meyering Center•Mankato, MN

2d•$15

About The Position

Harry Meyering Center is a non-profit focused on supporting developmentally disabled individuals in the community with a person-centered way of thinking. Elevate your career while helping others feel safe and supported. Use your compassion and professionalism to enhance someone’s nightly routine. Join a mission‑driven team making an impact, one night at a time. Job Purpose: The Direct Support Professional Night Staff provides essential evening and overnight support to individuals with disabilities served by Harry Meyering Center. This role promotes a calm, safe, and supportive environment by assisting with nighttime routines, monitoring individuals throughout the night, and responding to needs as they arise. This position includes sleep time during the shift, with the expectation of waking to address emergencies or medical needs, which may vary by location. Services are provided in individuals’ homes and within the community, with a strong emphasis on respect, dignity, and person‑centered care.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or general education degree.
Must hold a valid United States driver's license and pass a driving record check conducted by our insurance carrier unless otherwise noted.
Must pass the MN Department of Human Services Background Study
Willingness to learn
Ability to complete daily direct care such as bathing, toileting, feeding, and changing.
Ability to do household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Must be able to kneel regularly and crouch; occasionally required to sit, climb and balance.
Must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift or move 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience or training is not required, but it is preferred to have experience as a CNA, PCA, Caregiver, DSP, or healthcare related professional.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision and assistance to individuals genuinely and respectfully while maintaining professional boundaries.
Assist in personal cares to those with differing abilities.
Encourage participation in leisure activities at home and the community and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Maintain cleanliness of the home/apartment and ensure safe working and living environments.
Displays exceptional documentation skills and knowledge of systems, routines, and programming.
Attend all staff meetings and complete all required training.
Maintain HIPAA Compliance in all communications, whether written or verbal, external and internal to HMC.
Follows all health and safety policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.