Awake Overnight Direct Service Worker

Advocates; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous perks of employment

Opportunities for advancement

Strong-knit community

Job summary

Advocates is hiring an Awake Overnight Direct Service Worker in Massachusetts to provide care in a residential setting. Responsibilities include ensuring client well-being and safety, assisting with morning activities, and developing Individualized Action Plans. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and some related experience. Strong communication skills and a valid driver’s license are required. Advocates promotes a diverse and welcoming community, offering various perks and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus six months' related experience.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and have access to transportation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the well-being and safety of clients.
• Remain awake and responsive to clients’ needs.
• Assist clients with morning activities.
• Develop and document Individualized Action Plans with clients.
• Report significant health or behavioral issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment skills

Coaching skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Computer application skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Starting rate: $18.25/hour

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.

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Shift

Third Shift

Additional Shift Details

Thu, Fri, Sat 10pm - 8am

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.