DSP Overnight Awake -CITZ Non Driver
About The Position
The DSP Overnight Awake provides ongoing support to people living in the Residential Services program during overnight and morning hours, helping maintain their health, safety, well-being, and quality of life. Support includes self-care, household routines, meal preparation, medication administration, and following individual treatment plans. The role promotes the agency’s mission and guiding principles and supports an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is a non-driver position for overnight Direct Support Professionals working 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Overnight staff must generally remain on the grounds to meet minimum staffing requirements, and 911 is called for overnight medical emergencies. Non-qualified drivers may not use agency vehicles or transport people supported.
Requirements
- Successful completion and maintenance of AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) status.
- Ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives and information.
- Excellent team player with a positive attitude.
- A qualified driver status is not required for overnight Direct Support Professionals working 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.; non-qualified drivers cannot use an agency vehicle or transport people supported.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Practice and promote the agency’s mission statement and guiding principles in every interaction.
- Support people during overnight and morning hours with self-care routines, including toileting, feeding, showering, dressing, and diapering, as well as health, safety, alternate positioning, and overall well-being.
- Help maintain a safe and clean home by supporting people with household chores and participating in chores such as laundry as needed.
- Follow treatment plans and use corresponding adaptive and safety equipment to promote independence and protect each person’s health, safety, and well-being.
- Report and document events or activities that may hinder a person’s health, safety, or well-being, including allegations of abuse, injuries, broken equipment, and falls.
- Support morning meal preparation by teaching concepts such as diet adherence, portion control, and cooking skills.
- Assist people with medication administration according to AMAP policies and procedures.
- Accompany or transport people supported to day programs or job locations using safe driving practices, when qualified to do so.
- Promote an open, inclusive environment and demonstrate understanding of cultural differences and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
