Awake Overnight Direct Service Worker

Advocates; Ashland (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocates in Massachusetts seeks an Awake Overnight Direct Service Worker to provide night-time care for individuals in a residential setting. You will stay awake, monitor safety, assist with morning activities, and support routine checks according to program procedures.

The role emphasizes empathy, strong communication, and the ability to work with diverse populations. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with six months of related experience preferred and a valid driver’s license to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Six months of related experience preferred.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and have access to an insured vehicle for transporting clients.
• Strong interpersonal, judgment, and coaching skills are expected.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the well-being and safety of clients, fostering a clean, home-like environment.
• Remain awake, alert and responsive to the needs of the clients throughout the shift.
• Assist clients with morning activities such as preparing for the day, cleaning and cooking.
• Provide routine checks according to program procedure.
• Develop and document Individualized Action Plans (IAPs), ISPs and other reviews with clients.
• Communicate participants' progress, mental status, and any changes in daily notes.
• Report significant health, psychiatric or behavioral issues to on-call staff.
• Provide crisis intervention and access emergency services as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Driver's license

Cultural competence

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Starting Rate: $18.75/hour

Schedule: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10pm - 8am

Advocates is seeking enthusiastic, motivated team players to provide valuable care to individuals in a residential setting!

The Awake Overnight Direct Service Worker is responsible to be available to and assist the clients during the night and to assist with morning activities as needed.

Who We Are

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.

We'rea nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Shift

Third Shift

Responsibilities

• Ensure the well-being and safety of clients, fostering a clean, home-like environment.
• Remain awake, alert and responsive to the needs of the clients throughout the shift.
• Assist clients with morning activities such as preparing for the day, cleaning and cooking.
• Provide routine checks according to program procedure.
• Develop and document Individualized Action Plans (IAPs), Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) and other reviews with the clients.
• Communicate program participant's progress, mental status, and any changes in daily notes.
• Report significant health, psychiatric or behavioral issues to the on-call staff member.
• Provide crisis intervention and access emergency services as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent degree, plus six months' related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, judgement and coaching skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to utilize basic computer applications.
• Desire to thrive in a fast-paced, client-centered, team-oriented environment.
• Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
• Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.