Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional
About The Position
STAR, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and caring overnight residential instructor to support adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in a residential setting. The role focuses on residents’ well-being and care from night through morning, helping ensure they are safe, secure, and comfortable in their homes. Staff work in coordination with morning and evening shifts to provide consistent support. During overnight hours, the instructor checks on residents according to their needs and plans, responds to issues that arise, and completes household tasks while residents sleep. In the morning, the instructor helps residents prepare for the day, which may include personal care, preparing breakfast, and transportation to their programs when needed. The position offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of the people served.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license.
- At least one year of driving experience.
- Compassion and the ability to see the potential in everyone.
- Positivity and a team-player attitude.
Responsibilities
- Provide care for residents from overnight through the morning.
- Check on residents as needed and as directed by their plans.
- Address issues that arise during the shift.
- Complete household tasks while residents are sleeping.
- Help residents get ready for the day, including assisting with personal care when needed.
- Prepare breakfast for residents.
- Transport residents to their programs when needed.
- Coordinate with morning and evening shifts to support consistent care and residents’ safety.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
